Roll Call Tribute

Brandy Burkhalter Norris 

March 13, 1973 - March 4, 2026 

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of retired Assistant Chief Brandy Norris.

Assistant Chief Norris faithfully served the citizens of College Station from June 1997 until her retirement in October 2020, concluding more than 23 years of honorable service with the College Station Police Department. During her career, she served in Uniformed Patrol and Criminal Investigations and led the department’s Hostage Negotiations Team.

Throughout her distinguished career, she was promoted to Sergeant in 2005, Lieutenant in 2009, and Assistant Chief in 2010. As Assistant Chief, she oversaw all three bureaus of the department and played an instrumental role in several initiatives that helped move the agency forward, including the implementation of e-citations, new CAD software, and the Tactical Medic Program for SWAT. Her dedication to the profession earned her numerous commendations and awards.

Assistant Chief Norris earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University in 1995 and later received her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University in 2012. She also spent time teaching criminal justice courses at the local community college, sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation.

She leaves behind her daughter, Hailey Norris, along with many friends, colleagues, and family members who will deeply miss her.

Assistant Chief Norris’s legacy of leadership, service, and dedication to this community will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Chief Norris. We have the watch from here.