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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Great class. Instructors do very well recreating real life scenarios.
This is the second training my coworkers and I attend by BS Narcotics and it was great. Any Agent/Detective/Investigator out there that deals with narcotics/gangs/undercover work should take this course. It's a must, no matter if you are…
The course was great especially with the real life scenerios. I was definitely out of my comfort zone. What I learned this week will be definitely used in my department. Brandon makes this class very interesting. I will be sharing my exper…
I strongly recommend that Narcotic Agents attend this training because it will open their eyes into what is expected in undercover work. Enjoyed the real life scenarios we were put into and the instructors did a great job in teaching the m…
Fantastic class. All of the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and professional. They all showed a true passion for the subject they were teaching.
Of all the scenario based training I have done in 10 years of LE, this is by far the most realistic and applicable training. The crawl, walk, run method of instruction is great for building confidence in the roles.
I had a great time attending this course. The scenarios were great and realistic.
The class exceeded my expectations. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and they do a great job at recreating real life scenarios.
This class is very beneficial for anyone who is in this specific type of unit. It opens your eyes to numerous investigation possibilities that can lead to various types of crimes.
The ABSOLUTE best practical exercises and training scenarios. Realistic and applicable to real world situations.
Outstanding job by all instructors making this as real as it could get! 11 years in the game and I’m still learning new stuff!
Great hand on training. Lays a great foundation for how undercover operations work. Highly recommend. Will be attending more BS Narcotics classes in the future.