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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As always, B.S Narcotics knocks it out of the park! Material is relevant and fun to learn.
Coming into the class I had very little knowledge in prostitution and its inner workings. I now feel confident that I could identify and work a prostitution operation with success. Great class by BS Narcotics as always.
Great hands on course with a wealth of knowledge.
Great class, learned so much! Best investment my department could have done for us. Ready to get to work.
Hands on, practical training that every new officer should receive.
Loved the class! Will definitely be taking other classes provided.
Overall great class. Instructors did a great job with providing the material, running hands on learning and answering the why on the tactics.
This is a great class and I highly recommend it for those entering Narcotic Investigations. The instructors were very knowledgeable and willing to assist with any questions or concerns.
This course is perfect for newer narcotics officers, officers who are considering getting into a narcotics units and veteran narc officers who need a refresher or need exposure to the current best practices. They cover the ABCs of how to d…
I thoroughly enjoyed the practical for the moving, stationary, and foot surveillance. It definitely opened my eyes to what you may encounter doing this and the obstacles you may come across while trying to tail a target.
This course goes a bit more in depth than what I would expect from an introductory course. I enjoyed the "hands on" aspect because I am more of a visual learner and it helps greatly!
Great course, keeps you awake with the hands on activities and makes you enjoy it.