Private Investigative Services

John Olsen, Principal

John Olsen is the principal investigator of Salient Strategic. He’s a U.S. Marine veteran, and retired NYPD undercover police detective. Highly regarded for his expertise, discretion, and professional judgement— John leads from the front, ensuring the standard his clients have come to expect in every investigation we take on.

The core problem we exist to solve is uncertainty. As a licensed investigative practice, Salient Strategic seeks to identify key facts that inform litigation strategy— ensuring that our clients have the full picture.

What We Do

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What To Expect

  • Discovery

    Every case begins with a conversation. Before we ever start an investigation, we’ll want to understand the full picture.

  • Proposal

    We believe that an educated client is the best client. We provide the full scope with deliverables in writing, so you know exactly what to expect as we move forward.

  • Investigation

    We’ll hit the ground running, and keep you in the loop every step of the way. We leverage bleeding edge technology and old world tradecraft to get you the best result possible.

  • Delivery

    Once completed, your investigation results will be delivered to you promptly through our secure, encrypted, SOC-2 compliant portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Getting started is simple. Click the “Book A Call” button at the top of this page and schedule a discovery call.

  • We provide the following services:

    • Asset Investigations

    • Child Custody Work

    • Divorce/Matrimonial/Infidelity

    • Insurance Defense

    • Missing Persons

    • Skip Tracing

    • Surveillance

  • It all comes down to investigative experience.

    We’ve seen reports generated by ex-patrol cops using Chat-GPT. When so much is at stake, go with an experienced professional. You get what you pay for.

  • Our pricing runs on a flat base, plus add ons. This allows you to build our offering into your service if you desire, and quote your clients confidently. There are no surprises with us.

  • Discreet, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide you through the process, get you what you need, and keep things moving.

  • Investigations vary in length and complexity. It’s best to speak with a representative for your specific case.

  • Yes. We are fully licensed and conduct investigations within compliance of the GLBA, DPPA & FCRA, and state law respectively.

    ** It is a crime in most jurisdictions to hire an unlicensed investigator, and non-compliance carries steep penalties. Always ensure your investigator is licensed.

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