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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The instructors are extremely knowledgeable in surveillance techniques and the course material along with the extensive hands on scenarios that make participants get involved and learn in the process.
Super interactive course that will constantly have your attention.
Great class overall. The hands on portion was very beneficial for learning some new ways to conduct surveillance.
Overall a great class. Loved the hands on approach. Way better than sitting in a classroom.
Phenomenal class. I appreciate the hands on scenarios. This is the BEST way I learn and I believe it’s the best way to learn. Feeling way more confident in these skills and new ideas and will continue to build these skills in my department.
The surveillance techniques instruction was informative and the practical exercises provided valuable hands-on experience. This course serves well as both an introduction for beginners and a refresher for those with prior experience.
Excellent class!
Overall a great course and hands on training in surveillance techniques. It’s more than just sitting in a classroom and watching a PowerPoint. Most of the class is outside actually getting experience in surveillance in various forms. Anyon…
Great class for beginner and advanced officers.
Great hands on course! Really good information and hands on scenarios
Having conducted surveillance for years, this class opened my eyes to different means of surveillance and drawbacks that I never thought of.
Class was hands on, and not boring at any point.