Brandon Smith — Instructor Profile
About Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith was raised in a law enforcement family, with both of his parents serving over 35 years in the profession. Growing up, he initially aspired to become a sports coach, hoping to guide young athletes on the courts and fields.
While attending Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, Brandon discovered that his true calling was in law enforcement—a field deeply rooted in his upbringing. In 2009, he joined the same police department where his parents had proudly served.
Since February 2014, Brandon has served as an Organized Crime Detective in Central Texas, focusing on Prostitution, Narcotics, Gangs, and Gambling investigations.
Brandon holds numerous certifications, including:
Master Peace Officer License
Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
SWAT Sniper
SWAT Tactical Team Leader (Snipers/Perimeter)
Basic & Advanced SWAT Operator
Firearms Instructor
Field Training Officer
Mechanical and Ballistic Breaching Instructor
GLOCK MOS Instructor
GLOCK and H&K Armorer
Basic & Advanced TCOLE Instructor
Special Investigator Certification
Undercover Operations Certificate
Vice and Gambling Investigations Certificate
Hidden Compartments and Interdiction Certificate
Advanced Vehicle Contraband Concealment Certificate
Narcotics/Dangerous Drugs Investigations Certificate
Operation Jetway Interdictions Course Certificate
Narcotics Survival Tactics Certificate
Special Undercover Techniques Certificate
Gangs Course Certificate
Criminal Enterprise & Gangster Disciples Investigations Certificate
Basic Clandestine Laboratory Course Certificate
Clandestine Laboratory Tactical Certificate
Clandestine Laboratory High Hazard Level A Certificate
Throughout his career, Brandon has collaborated with multiple federal and state agencies—including the DEA, FBI, HSI, ICE, and U.S. Marshals Service—resulting in successful city, state, and federal prosecutions across the United States.
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View more reviews →This course helped me understand the basics and grasp what is needed to start any investigation. I look forward to taking further courses that go further in depth into each concept that was taught.
Hands on portion of training was GREAT experience
What I really appreciate about BS Narcotics is that the instructors are still actively working in the field, which keeps them up to date with current trends. This is their day-to-day work, and they bring real-life experience into the class…
Instructors possessed a vast amount of knowledge as a group which allowed various topics and experiences to be explained. Interaction with the students and style of teaching was very approachable and positive
I truly believe Brandon and Feeds teaching is next level. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I hope to take more classes with you all in the future.
Instructors had great knowledge and experience to share, hands on portion of the class was very helpful to understand how to apply it out on the field. Instructors created a friendly environment so that classmates can get to network.
It was a very interesting class and i enjoyed the hands on training. I wantbto learn more about narcotics investigation and I hope to take more classes in the future. All instructors did great.
Great Job! Hands on, interactive, and beyond informative, great teaching style and friendly and direct.
Great class. Brandon Feeds and Cole were great instructors. Kept the class engaged and took the time to explain whatever question any one from the class had. They demonstrated a passion for the material presented.
Awesome course for both patrol and detectives.
The class was amazing and extremely encouraging to further gain any new upcoming experiences with future investigations.
Great stuff, great instructors, good to see instructors that are still in the trade and have knowledge of new tactics and trends.