Antioch adds three more officers, crime analyst, dispatcher to the police force

Acting Chief Joe Vigil (3rd from left) is joined by new Officers David Taylor, Brandon Michaud and Jose Collazo, with new Crime Analyst Larissa Lampi and Dispatcher Ma’Janae Brown on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. Photos: APD

By Antioch Police Department

During a ceremony on Monday, January 13, 2025, three new Antioch Police officers were sworn in, as well as a crime analyst and dispatcher were added to the department.

A post on the APD Facebook page Monday afternoon reads, “Welcome to the Team!
We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of our department:

Laurissa Lampi – Crime Analyst

Laurissa recently relocated from Colorado and now calls Concord home. She holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and brings over 10 years of experience as a death investigator and criminalist. Laurissa has worked on numerous suspicious death and homicide cases, including mass fatalities. She also served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Air Force for six years.

Fun Fact: Laurissa loves her Peloton bike and spending time at the beach!

Ma’Janae Brown – Dispatcher

Born in Richmond and one of seven siblings, Ma’Janae graduated from Cesar Chavez High School and later earned a Bachelor’s in Child Development and a Master’s in Business Administration from Sacramento State. Before joining APD, she worked as a dispatcher for Oakland Police Department. Ma’Janae is passionate about helping others and making a positive impact.

Fun Fact: Ma’Janae loves to travel and try new foods!

Chief Vigil introduces Laurissa Lampi and Ma’Janae Brown as the new officers look on.

David Taylor – Police Officer

David grew up in Oakland and San Leandro, graduating from Castro Valley High School. A lifelong athlete, he played football and baseball and earned a collegiate football scholarship. He holds a BA in Communications with a minor in Coaching and is also a licensed EMT. David prioritizes God, family, and his career.

Fun Fact: David collects props and memorabilia from his favorite film franchises, including Marvel, Harry Potter, and Star Wars!

Jose Collazo – Police Officer

Jose served as a Community Service Officer with APD for three years before becoming a Police Trainee. He’s a six-year veteran of the United States Army National Guard, where he served as a Chinook Helicopter Repairer. During his time in the National Guard, Jose completed a combat deployment and supported state missions during fire seasons.

Fun Fact: Jose enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Brandon Michaud – Police Officer

Brandon was born in Fairfield and grew up across the East Bay, including Brentwood and Oakley. A Freedom High School graduate, he played basketball before earning a degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of Denver. Brandon’s goal is to become a homicide detective.

Fun Fact: Brandon is a huge Game of Thrones fan and considers himself unbeatable in trivia about the show!

Welcome Laurissa, Ma’Janae, David, Jose, and Brandon to the Antioch Police Department family! We’re excited to have you on board as we continue to serve our community with dedication and excellence.”

That brings the total sworn officers on the force to 83 out of 115 in the City budget.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.


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