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Megan Parker
★★★★★
6 months ago
I approached Cowan Investigations from out of state with a delicate situation that needed to be handled in NJ and Liz made me feel at ease and in good hands immediately! Both Liz and Bob reviewed my case and got back to be the same day … More with a great price and additional suggestions to make sure I was satisfied with the planning they had come up with. It was important to me for all parties involved in my case to feel comfortable and Liz and Bob definitely fit the bill! They took the time to gather all the information needed and completely exceeded my expectations. I originally chose to call Cowan Investigations because of the professional website and Bob's credentials, but it was the personal care and service that cemented their agency for me. Thanks again Liz!!
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Allison Kaplan
★★★★★
3 months ago
If you find yourself in need of a PI, I can assure you that retaining Cowan Investigations is 100% the right choice. Bob and his wife Liz worked tirelessly to assist me with a very challenging situation and ultimately were able to exceed … More my highest expectations in terms of obtaining evidence. I truly cannot thank them enough for the level of care and professionalism they brought to my case.
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W. N. D. Movie Reviews
★★★★★
7 months ago
I didn't personally have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cowan but Liz was so incredibly efficient and professional!! Within hrs she had already gotten answers to a question that has tormented me for a long time.
If you need ANY investigative … More work done trust Cowan. This was my 1st time dealing with an investigative service and I was best pleased!! 5 stars all the way! A special thank you to Liz. You're a dear and I will always remember your warmth, sympathy and professionalism. Always.
Yours
Tom
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Anthony S
★★★★★
a year ago
Best of the Best!
Worked with Bob during his tenure as the former Chief of the Jersey City Police Department. All I can say is that you will be getting what you pay for with this results driven company.
A leader within the industry with … More over 34+ years in law enforcement as well as a proven track record of accomplishments in the field. If I needed a private investigator, Cowan Investigations would be my first choice, hands down.
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Rae
★★★★★
a year ago
I would highly recommend Cowan Investigations. From the time you speak to Liz on the phone until the time Bob is finished with the investigation you will always know what is going on, what is taking place, and what they found. You will … More be provided with detailed information and surveillance. Bob is very well trained in this field and will provide you with outstanding work. Both Bob and Liz are very compassionate and caring people and make you feel comfortable through the whole process. At the end of the investigation you’ll know that you have hired the right people for the job.
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Weirdos next door
★★★★★
7 months ago
I didn't personally have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cowan but Liz was so incredibly efficient and professional!! Within hrs she had already gotten answers to a question that has tormented me for a long time.
If you need ANY investigative … More work done trust Cowan. This was my 1st time dealing with an investigative service and I was best pleased!! 5 stars all the way! A special thank you to Liz. You're a dear and I will always remember your warmth, sympathy and professionalism. Always.
Yours
Tom
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Tommy Musselman
★★★★★
7 months ago
I didn't personally have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cowan but Liz was so incredibly efficient and professional!! Within hrs she had already gotten answers to a question that has tormented me for a long time.
If you need ANY investigative … More work done trust Cowan. This was my 1st time dealing with an investigative service and I was best pleased!! 5 stars all the way! A special thank you to Liz. You're a dear and I will always remember your warmth, sympathy and professionalism. Always.
Yours
Tom
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Jay White
★★★★★
a year ago
As a retired Deputy Police Chief with the Jersey City Police Department I had the privilege of working with Bob Cowan for over 25 years.
Bob is an honest and ethical professional who shows empathy towards people in unfortunate situations. … More
Bob’s objective analysis and evaluation of an issue enables him to address the true problem at hand.
His strong analytical abilities coupled with thorough research and attention to detail make him an ideal private investigator.
I know his clients will receive a comprehensive detailed report that will stand up in any hearing or court of law.
Bob is a high caliber dedicated professional who will give it his all to address the issues at hand and achieve results.
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A Google User
★★★★★
a year ago
As a retired Deputy Police Chief with the Jersey City Police Department I had the privilege of working with Bob Cowan for over 25 years.
Bob is an honest and ethical professional who shows empathy towards people in unfortunate situations. … More
Bob’s objective analysis and evaluation of an issue enables him to address the true problem at hand.
His strong analytical abilities coupled with thorough research and attention to detail make him an ideal private investigator.
I know his clients will receive a comprehensive detailed report that will stand up in any hearing or court of law.
Bob is a high caliber dedicated professional who will give it his all to address the issues at hand and achieve results.
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Sarah V
★★★★★
a year ago
I have been married for over 25 years, 2 years ago things just started not feeling right, I started having suspicions that my husband was cheating. I felt trapped, I was embarrassed to talk about it with anyone. I put up with feeling … More this way for two years.
I began researching private investigators because I was fed up with being lied to and deceived, talked to like I was crazy. I called a few investigators but I did not feel comfortable, I felt like I was talking to used car salesmen. Just before I was going to give up I called Cowan Investigations. From the minute I began speaking to Liz Cowan I began to feel comfortable, she was very genuine, caring and knowledgeable on how to proceed. Liz set up a call with Bob who I immediately could tell was very experienced and knew how to proceed.
Over a 4 day period Bob and Joe uncovered the evidence I needed to confront the lies and other deceptions I was subjected to, which let me make the decisions I needed to make for myself. Above all I was able to regain my self respect by getting the proof I needed.
From time Liz answered the phone until Bob and Joe finished the investigation, I was overwhelmed by the professionalism and caring they displayed towards me and the investigation.
Thanks again Liz, Bob and Joe, you’re the best
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Fidel Hernandez
★★★★★
a year ago
If there was a way to give this Gentleman ten stars, I would. Don't be mistaken by the use of the word "gentleman" he is a hound and he zeros in on the minutia of the investigation. He is a real detective with a extensive … More background in law enforcement.
I thought that I had a really good understanding of my case and then I hired Bob Cowan. He exposed so many things that were hidden in plain sight that it blew my mind and consequently gave me much needed peace of mind.
From the time he took my case, he kept in constant contact with me. All throughout, he explained things in way that I could understand. He was reassuring, professional and the best guy for the job!
I am in the unenviable position of knowing what I am saying. It can and is, at times, overwhelming when you have to hire a private investigator. This usually arises from a traumatic experience and the reason why you should surround yourself with someone who knows what this experience fells like.
I trust Bob Cowan and hope he continues to help others, like he helped me. I am grateful to have been referred to him! Thank you, Sir.
And yes, I would be remiss if I didn't thank his wife Liz. She took my initial phone call and she knew I needed his help. She was warm and kind. Just what you need when you are faced with these situations...Thank you, Liz.
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Susie K
★★★★★
a year ago
I recently had the need to use a private investigator. After looking at several options, I decided to call Cowan Investigations. The decision to call them turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. I really like the fact that … More Mr. Cowan has a law enforcement background and is a former Chief of Police for Jersey City. After my first conversation with Liz Cowan I knew I had called the right people. She made me feel very comfortable when I answered all the questions she needed to get the facts regarding a very complicated situation. Liz is very thorough, caring, and very professional and usually available when I had questions. Liz and Bob make you, their priority. I NEVER had to worry if Mr. Cowan would be working on my case at the time I was promised. He was always at the location, on time, very descrete and went way above and beyond my expectations. I was informed of the progress on a daily basis and over a period of 4-5 days, had enough evidence to prove my case. The reports are very professionally written with dates and time stamped. It says a lot when my lawyer called Bob Cowan and complimented him on the great report he gave to my lawyer, to take to court. I feel the evidence gathered by Cowan Investigations and presented to the judge, by my lawyer, made a huge difference in the judge's decision. I met Mr. Cowan and shook his hand after I won the case. I highly recommend Cowan Investigations and will definitely use them again if needed. Thank you for all your hard work, you are the best!
Local New Jersey Private Investigator (1)
February 17, 2017 by Bob Cowan • Private Investigator • Tags: New Jersey private detective, New Jersey private investigations, New Jersey private investigator, nj private detective, nj private investigations, nj private investigator, private investigator •
Hire A Local Licensed New Jersey Private Investigator, Do Not Call A National Private Investigation Firm To Act As Your Middleman
Often when people have a need to hire a New Jersey Private investigator they simply initiate a Google Search. Upon doing so the screen is inundated with links to all
sorts of Big Name National Private Investigator Advertising Platforms. During your review of the information contained within these private investigator advertising platforms you find that cleverly marketed private investigation services. Deceptively the advertiser will sell their service by representing they have “thousands” of Private Investigators spread throughout the United States. Among the claims include New Jersey Private Investigators.
I do not doubt the claim of these national advertisers as having “thousands” of Private Investigators. How well do you think these advertising firms will actually service you? Do you really believe these national private investigation-advertisers have a real, true, and close rapport with “thousands” of private investigators? Private Investigators that are spread out across fifty states? Think again, the relationship existing between the national advertiser and the New Jersey Private Investigator begins and ends with the New Jersey Private Investigator having emailed his New Jersey Private Investigator License to the advertiser.
After having provided the New Jersey Private Investigator License there was an “interview” which lasted for seven or eight minutes over the phone. The interview was conducted by a representative of the Private Investigator Advertising Firm. I know this because as part of my undercover investigation for this article it is what I personally discovered.
How well could a National Unlicensed New Jersey Private Investigator Firm actually service New Jersey Clients?
On another note, how familiar do you think these large out of state private investigator advertising platforms service New Jersey Clients. The staff who answer their switchboards are not familiar with the geography of New Jersey, let alone the applicable laws. Laws which govern both criminal and civil codes that a New Jersey Private Investigator would need to know. This knowledge is very important in order to competently provide clients Private Investigator Services? https://cowaninvestigations.com/alimony-investigation-hire-investigator-knows-law/
These National Private Investigator advertisers promise you the world in terms of pricing. In fact the out of state private investigator firms are significantly more expensive then a New Jersey Private Investigator. These unscrupulous national private investigator firms are currently in-taking and outsourcing voluminous amounts of private investigation work. These national Private Investigator Firms improperly operating in New Jersey are trying to push New Jersey Investigators into accepting the advertisers exorbitant fees for acting as a “Go-Between” for New Jersey Clients and the New Jersey Investigator.
these national private investigator firms are really nothing more than the “UBER” of the private investigator business. There is a slight difference though; UBER offers a cheap service while only screwing their workers, but at least the cars are clean and the drivers are polite. With respect to these National Private Investigator Advertisers, they offer a service that is substantially more expensive then what most New Jersey Private Investigators charge. The client retaining one of these private investigator firms not only gets screwed, but the Investigator also gets worked over (in a financial sense). At least with the UBER platform it is only the driver who gets a financial raw deal.
How Does The National Private Investigator “Scam” Actually Obtain a New Jersey Private Investigator
The author Bob Cowan is a New Jersey Private Investigator and owner of Cowan Investigations. Bob is the former Chief of the Jersey City Police Department
These nationally based Private Investigator advertisers are able to in-take large amounts of Private Investigation work through highly efficient, attractive and effective advertising. Upon obtaining a client in New Jersey these national advertising firms will simply outsource the assignment to a “Licensed and Insured New Jersey Private Investigator”. The National Private Investigator Advertiser will retain up to 67% of all fees as their “management cut” for handling the case and its outsourcing. The New Jersey Private investigator is only paid 33% of the hourly rate that the client is actually paying, and in most instances your New Jersey Private Investigator is “sub-qualified and that is the reason the investigator is willing to work for 33% of what qualified New Jersey Private Investigators actually earn. When these National Private Investigator firms assign a New Jersey Private Investigator you have no choice as to who is assigned your case
Quick question, while the “Licensed and Insured New Jersey Private Investigator” is only making 33% of an hourly rate, do you honestly believe the New Jersey Private Investigator is going to provide you with good services? If you believe you will receive proper attention from this under-paid Investigator, I have a bridge to sell you; hold that thought, more on this further in Part 2. Don’t retain the wrong New Jersey Private Investigator that turns out to be a dog!!!
Go with a national firm and your libel to end up with a dog as your New Jersey Private Investigator
Why are these “UBER” type Private Investigator advertising platforms even permitted to advertise to “connect” clients with a New Jersey Private Investigator?
Has anyone yet noticed that I make a point (perhaps to the level of annoyance) of using the terms “New Jersey Licensed Private Investigator” and “National Advertising Firm”? Of course you noticed, the reason is that these flashy national advertising firms who are in-taking large amounts of New Jersey Private Investigator work through massive advertising spending and flashy ad campaigns are not Licensed to conduct business in New Jersey as Private Investigators. By the laws in New Jersey which apply to the Private Investigation Business (see below) it is illegal to advertise in New Jersey for Private Investigation Services unless you are licensed to provide those Services. However, these large unscrupulous advertisers selling Private Investigation Services as an “intermediary” are not licensed through the New Jersey State Police as a Private Investigation firm. How do you think that will work out for you if something goes wrong with your case and you are civilly sued by the subject of the investigation that had been initiated by you?
Applicable law:
N.J.S.A. 45:19-10: License to conduct business, violation of Section as misdemeanor
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dlgs/resources/attorney_docs/ag_11-1978.pdf
No person, firm, association or corporation shall engage in the private detective business or as a private detective or investigator or advertise his or its business to be a private detective business or that of a detective agency or investigator without having first obtained from the superintendent a license to conduct such business, as hereinafter provided. Any person, firm, association or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
When a client contracts a New Jersey Private Investigator through an out of state private investigator advertising firm, you only talk to the initial representative of the advertiser who is essentially a sales person. After entrusting this unlicensed person with your confidential information you will be told that you will have the (advertising) firms expertise in managing your case during the course of the investigation. However, the real purpose is to separate you from your money and to prevent you from choosing your own New Jersey Private Investigator. Once the unlicensed private investigator advertising agency representative gets the clients case, details of the case are sent out by text message to ALL New Jersey Private Investigators on the advertising platform. The text message informs that the first private investigator to text back gets the case!!! Do really want to pick your New Jersey Private Investigator in this manner?
What follows is a scenario of an Out of State Advertiser subcontract to a New Jersey Private Investigator might look like:
For this investigative article I contacted one of these “MAJOR” providers of National Private Investigator Services that currently advertises heavily in New Jersey. This is a summary of what I found out by calling the firm with the pretext of retaining a New Jersey Private Investigator for an infidelity case:
It is so very important you perform your due diligence in the selection of your New Jersey Private Investigator, one of the best methods is to obtain a New Jersey Private Investigator with references.
When a person needs a New Jersey Private Investigator it is usually for a very serious issue, do not leave such an important decision to some advertiser who is skimming 67% off the top of fees you pay them to “manage your case”. It is essential to do your own research. New Jersey has many qualified licensed and fully insured Private Investigators with websites which will provide you information to assist you in deciding which Licensed New Jersey Private Investigator is the right fit for you and the problem you need addressed.
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In Part 2 of this article I will continue the discussion on how the client gets “screwed” when he or she makes the decision to hire a private investigator through a national advertiser who promises to “connect” you with a Licensed New Jersey Private Investigator.
of the Jersey City Police Department and has 35 years experience as a police officer in New Jersey’s second largest municipality.
If you wish to speak with me regarding this article, or if you need a consultation regarding it’s contents please do not hesitate to call me at 732-837-8444, seven days a week 8:00am to 8:00pm.