John Volek |
About John Volek
Lieutenant John Volek serves with the Sugar Land Police Department, where he holds a Master Peace Officer license and a Police Instructor certification. With over two decades of experience in law enforcement and specialized training, John has developed a strong foundation in forensic metal detection and investigative techniques. His background includes six years as his department’s training officer and training coordinator, where he played a key role in advancing officer education and skill development.
Beyond law enforcement, John is the owner and operator of Houston Metal Detecting Services and the franchise owner of The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Services in Houston, Texas. For over 20 years, he has been deeply involved in metal detecting, both recreationally and professionally, using his expertise to recover lost property and assist with forensic investigations.
John also owns XTREME Scoops, a company specializing in manufacturing high-quality metal-detecting sand scoops. These scoops are widely used by both recreational detectorists and forensic crime scene specialists. Since 2007, John has dedicated himself to training law enforcement agencies on advanced metal detection techniques, significantly improving their evidence recovery capabilities.
His extensive experience includes providing instruction in Crime Scene Metal Detecting, General Metal Detecting, Shallow Water Metal Detecting, and Underwater Metal Detecting. In addition to his instructional roles, John has served as a Police Diver, Emergency Medical Technician, Patrol Crime Scene Technician, Field Training Officer, Departmental Training Officer, Internal Affairs Investigator, and Regional SWAT Team Operator.
Throughout his distinguished career, John has been recognized with multiple commendations, including the Medal of Valor, Meritorious Conduct Citation, Police Commendation Citation, Police Merit Citation, Police Community Service Citation, and the Chief’s Award of Excellence. His dedication to training, innovation, and service continues to make a lasting impact in law enforcement and forensic investigation.
Lieutenant John Volek serves with the Sugar Land Police Department, where he holds a Master Peace Officer license and a Police Instructor certification. With over two decades of experience in law enforcement and specialized training, John has developed a strong foundation in forensic metal detection and investigative techniques. His background includes six years as his department’s training officer and training coordinator, where he played a key role in advancing officer education and skill development.
Beyond law enforcement, John is the owner and operator of Houston Metal Detecting Services and the franchise owner of The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Services in Houston, Texas. For over 20 years, he has been deeply involved in metal detecting, both recreationally and professionally, using his expertise to recover lost property and assist with forensic investigations.
John also owns XTREME Scoops, a company specializing in manufacturing high-quality metal-detecting sand scoops. These scoops are widely used by both recreational detectorists and forensic crime scene specialists. Since 2007, John has dedicated himself to training law enforcement agencies on advanced metal detection techniques, significantly improving their evidence recovery capabilities.
His extensive experience includes providing instruction in Crime Scene Metal Detecting, General Metal Detecting, Shallow Water Metal Detecting, and Underwater Metal Detecting. In addition to his instructional roles, John has served as a Police Diver, Emergency Medical Technician, Patrol Crime Scene Technician, Field Training Officer, Departmental Training Officer, Internal Affairs Investigator, and Regional SWAT Team Operator.
Throughout his distinguished career, John has been recognized with multiple commendations, including the Medal of Valor, Meritorious Conduct Citation, Police Commendation Citation, Police Merit Citation, Police Community Service Citation, and the Chief’s Award of Excellence. His dedication to training, innovation, and service continues to make a lasting impact in law enforcement and forensic investigation.