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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This is a great class for any special investigations unit to help further investigation. This class can be mean for any person in law enforcement whether a beginner or a veteran.
An outstanding and realistic course for anyone considering doing undercover work.
Instructor knowledge on subject is superb. Highly recommend this course to all officers no matter what division they work in. Valuable insight into the UC world and the intricacies of how to infiltrate any type of crime related organizatio…
Awesome class, loved the scenarios. I am a joker in real life and I can relate my everyday self to this course. I am also fast on my toes and a quick thinker so I was able to apply to thinking on the spot to the course.
Awesome class. The real scenario experience makes a difference.
Class was good. Started crawling by being in situations a regular person doesn't find themselves in everyday life. Teaches to remain calm in drug deals and prostitution busts.
Great class with awesome instructors. Instructor kept the mood light but professional. The only critique is For the first set of bar scenarios where they flood the trainees with shots, lessen how aggressive they come on and maybe less w…
This training is very informative. I feel confident on doing nock and talks now.
Excellent organization of material for people like myself that have not done any type of undercover work.
I loved the course. Scenarios were realistic and I can definitely use techniques learned during my UC assignments. I was nervous taking the course with my fellow co-workers, but learning to crawl, walk, then run helped me get a bit more co…
Class was an eye opener and great class very informative and will definitely use the tools taught to better my career
This course was great in going over protocols on how to do these ops.