John Olsen, Principal Investigator

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 the firm from the front, ensuring the standard his clients have come to expect in every investigation they take on.

Our Services

    • Accident Scene Documentation

    • Asset Searches

    • Behavioral Documentation

    • Record Retrieval & Subpoena Service

    • Witness & Defendant Location

    • Discovery Review

    • Impeachment Research

    • Scene Documentation

    • Sentencing Mitigation

    • Witness Location & Interviews

    • Asset Searches

    • Custody Surveillance

    • Cohabitation Investigations

    • Hidden Income Investigations

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Our Process

  • Discovery

    Every case begins with a conversation. We take time to understand the needs of our client first.

  • Proposal

    Once we have an understanding of your needs, we will make a recommendation based on our expertise. If you accept, we will send you a written proposal and an invoice.

  • Execution

    Your case will be handled with absolute discretion from start to finish, and you will be informed of the progress every step of the way.

  • Delivery

    Once completed, your case results will be delivered to you promptly through our secure, encrypted portal.

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

  • We provide investigative services geared toward litigation support for attorneys. Although some of our services are applicable to private party cases, we strongly encourage speaking with a licensed attorney before contacting us.

  • It all comes down to investigative experience.

    Would you pick a surgeon with no surgery experience? What about a mechanic who has never fixed a car? Probably not. But when people are dealing with the most sensitive problems of their lives, they look for the cheapest PI around.

    Hint: He was probably great at writing parking tickets.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

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

  • In the New York area, you can expect to pay $90-$250 per hour for a licensed private investigator, with the low end representing a basic PI, and the high end representing highly specialized work.

  • Investigations vary in length and complexity. Some tasks can be handled on the same day, while others such as complex asset searches or missing persons can take weeks or months. It is worth asking a professional, as each case is different.

  • Yes. We are licensed by the state and legally allowed to investigate for you. Hiring an unlicensed investigator is a crime, and carries significant risk.

    Always ask about their experience and license number.

  • People often ask this because they think a GPS device is a cheap shortcut. The truth is more complicated. The GPS can only tell you where it went. Placing a GPS on a car that isn’t yours is stalking, and carries the risk of jail time. However, there are ways to use GPS legally. You can speak with a licensed PI to decide whether GPS is a good fit for your case.

  • No. Hacking phones violates multiple laws, and is never advisable.

Frequently Asked Questions

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