District welcomes new Chief of Police/Director of Safety

I am pleased to announce the selection of Brad Merritt as our new Police Chief and Director of Safety, effective July 28.

Chief Merritt brings more than 30 years of distinguished law enforcement experience to our district, including nearly two decades in supervisory and leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Chief of Police at Pilot Point ISD, where he successfully launched the district’s police department and led efforts in emergency management, threat assessments, and school safety grant procurement. Prior to that, he served in the Frisco Police Department, retiring as a sergeant after 18 years of service.

Throughout his career, Chief Merritt has been deeply committed to creating safe, welcoming school environments through servant leadership and strategic collaboration. He is known for mentoring fellow officers, strengthening department operations, and building meaningful partnerships with students, staff, and community stakeholders.

Chief Merritt holds a TCOLE Master Peace Officer license and is a graduate of the LEMIT Leadership Command College and the ILEA School of Police Supervision. He also serves as an instructor with the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University and remains actively engaged in numerous professional organizations dedicated to school safety and threat prevention.

I want to thank Interim Chief Todd Sumrall for his leadership and support throughout this important transition. His commitment to our district, our officers, and the safety of our schools is appreciated.

As we continue to prioritize the well-being of our students and staff, I am confident that Chief Merritt’s leadership and experience will further strengthen our safety programs and support a proactive approach to school policing across our campuses. We look forward to scheduling a meet-and-greet opportunity for staff in the coming weeks; additional details will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please join me in extending a warm, Lake Travis welcome to Chief Merritt.

Sincerely,

Curtis Null, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools