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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Recent Reviews
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Great course covering undercover and narcotics work.
Very informative, with the instructors actively sharing their experience.
This class was very informative and I learned a lot.
Amazing class, answered every question that was asked. I definitely will be signing up for another course soon!
Awesome
Instructors were very informative, and took time for any questions
Great course as it is updated information used on daily duties.
Great class. I learned a lot of things, I really enjoyed how the instructors made everyone’s opinions learning points. The best was the hands on training. It’s a plus when you can learn and have fun doing it.
The instructors encouraged discussion and are well versed in surveillance tactics. The videos they shared of previous operations were useful for understanding different options we have to use in the field.
Highly recommend this course, the instructors are extremely knowledgeable. This class was challenging and will benefit officers whether they are a rookie or OG.
All three instructors quality guys. Know the job well and are good instructors
Great class and instructors. I feel more confident about conducting surveillance after going through the training and scenarios.