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 information for beginners to Senor staff members. Great hands on learning and understanding how to do things a way not an exact way!
The information provided by the instructors was easy to understand. They provide you with beginner information helpful in getting you started as a narcotics detective.
This class is perfect for new Officers with the intention of specializing in drug interdiction.
I thought this class was going to be another death by PowerPoint but was completely wrong. I really enjoyed the hands on approach!
Great course. Instructors were fun and knowledgeable!
Great class for entry level narcs. The intro to drugs and what they do I never been to a class that has Done that before.
A narcotics class geared toward a basic understanding of the inter-workings of narcotics investigations, controlled buys, confidential informants and a plethora of other useful information geared toward enhancing knowledge and creating mor…
Great course that breaks down the basics of Narcotic investigations effectively.
Really enjoyed the class. I have a better understanding and foundation on how to investigate when it comes to narcotics, search warrants and events that make take place during the investigation.
Excellent hands-on training for Police Officers interested in techniques involved in conducting narcotics investigations- from evidence gathering to the preparation of a search warrant.
Very informative class. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and has a passion for teaching this subject. Having never had the privilege of working in a narcotics unit, this class showed me a lot of the things my guys do on a daily ba…
This class is a must for anyone looking to pursue a career as a narcotics detective!