John Vance
John retired in 2023 as a Texas Ranger for the Texas Department of Public Safety. After retirement he took on the position of a Special Ranger for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. In total John has served the public for 33 years. John has been recognized at law enforcement training conferences across the US for his expertise in hostage negotiations and criminal investigations.
Within his career, John has held the lead criminal investigative responsibility for major incident crime investigations, unsolved serial crime investigations, public corruption investigations, officer-involved shooting investigations, and border security operations. He has also assisted with the protection of the Texas Governor and First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, and the Texas Attorney General.
John brings a wealth of knowledge and has investigated active shooter incidents including the Robb Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which occurred in 2022
Specialized Training and Certifications
John has received the following training and certifications through the Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI, ATF, and other professional organizations.
Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Training/Instructor
FBI National Crisis Negotiation Course graduate
Basic through Advanced Crime Scene Investigation/Instructor
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Advanced Firearm
Certified Instructor – Classroom and Firearms
Sig Sauer, Remington, and Ruger Armorer
Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation
ATF Post Blast Investigation
Advanced 4th Amendment
Executive Protection Detail
Advanced Accident and Crime Scene Reconstruction
Biohazard Environment Crime Scene
Hazardous Material Technician
Certified Human Tracker
Specialized Units:
Team Leader of the Texas Ranger Honor Guard
Assistant Team Leader of the Major Crime Scene Investigation Team
Member of the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group
Team Leader of the North Texas Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team
Statewide Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Training Cadre
