Apex Background Investigations, LLC.
Apex Background Investigations, LLC. specializes in pre-employment background investigations for Texas law enforcement agencies.
We are officially licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), License No. A31152701, ensuring all investigations meet state requirements.
Our dedicated team is TCOLE compliant and conducts NDI checks for each candidate. We are committed to helping agencies build trustworthy and dependable law enforcement teams.
Our services are tailored to safeguard the reputation and standards of your department.
For additional details please contact Bryan Smith at 972 679-9580 or bsmith@apexvetting.com to discuss your background investigation needs.
About us
Apex provides law enforcement agencies with the critical insight needed to make informed, high‑quality hiring decisions. In many cases, the most effective hire is the one you choose not to make, and Apex ensures that decision is based on comprehensive, unbiased information.
We safeguard the integrity of the profession through exhaustive, legally compliant pre‑employment background investigations. Our work mitigates agency liability, strengthens hiring standards, and delivers meticulous vetting that protects departments from negligent hiring and operational risks.
Our investigators have extensive experience conducting law enforcement background investigations. Each is an honorably retired law enforcement professional licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, committed to delivering thorough, reliable, and defensible results.
Why Agencies Choose Apex
- Extensive Law Enforcement Experience More than three decades of investigative and field experience.
- Proven Background Investigation Expertise Over 1,500 completed investigations for police departments, state agencies, and specialized units.
- Unbiased, Legally Compliant Processes Every investigation follows strict standards to protect agencies and ensure fair, thorough evaluations.
- Professionalism & Confidentiality Apex is committed to safeguarding sensitive information and delivering reliable, high‑quality results.
Founder
Bryan began his public safety career with the Irving Police Department in 1991, serving as a Public Service Officer and later as a Detention Officer and Field Training Officer. In 1997, he joined the Lewisville Police Department, where he worked as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, and Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. His investigative background also includes service as the Lewisville representative with the North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force and work as a Video Forensics Detective (AVID). In 2007, he was honored as one of four finalists for Denton County Officer of the Year.
After retiring from Lewisville PD in 2011, Bryan continued supporting law enforcement agencies by conducting background investigations for Lewisville PD, Flower Mound PD, and a private firm responsible for pre‑employment investigations for Texas DPS Troopers and Texas A&M University Security Officer applicants. His work spans commissioned and non‑commissioned roles, including police officers, troopers, forensic scientists, detention officers, dispatchers, immigration attorneys, and specialized civilian positions.
Bryan’s decades of investigative experience form the foundation of Apex’s reputation for accuracy, integrity, and exceptional service.
Career Highlights
- Irving Police Department – Public Service Officer (1991–1992)
- Irving Police Department – Detention Officer / Field Training Officer (1992–1997)
- Lewisville Police Department – Patrol Officer / Field Training Officer (1997–2002)
- Lewisville Police Department – Detective, Criminal Investigations Division (2003–2011)
- North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force Representative (2005–2007)
- Video Forensics Detective (AVID)
- Finalist, Denton County Officer of the Year (2007)
Education & Training
- Nimitz High School
- Northlake College
- Rio Salado College
- Over 2,000 TCOLE training hours