There are 15 items on this list to be reviewed

1. Be respectful to whomever we speak to, skeptic or not, and to the place in which we are investigating.

Even though this is not a job, treat it as such as we establish ourselves in the paranormal community.

It is not our place to act as the "Believers" while in the field.

We are to gather footage, use logic, reasoning, and common-sense while investigating suspected activity to find out the not-so-obvious answers and reasons for why activity occurs to the best of our ability.

In the event that an "Unexplained" phenomenon is recorded and noted during footage review, we as a group shall come to a general consensus on what is going on and whether or not it shall remain as "Unexplained" or is to be upgraded to the status of "Evidence" of the paranormal.

I mean, why else would you be interested in paranormal research and investigation?

Try to refrain from profanity and overreacting to whatever may be experienced. Cameras and Audio sticks are always recording.

Plus, do we really want to show the world that side of this wonderful science?

Understandably, everyone has a "Natural Fear Response" which will put a person on edge, be jumpy, and more emotional.

If you start to feel overwhelmed during an investigation, notify a team member and take a break to reground yourself.

Everyone has a "Natural Fear Response", so do not let that discourage you.

Shortly after an event like this happens, try to regain your bearing and recenter yourself.

Try to further investigate the event. Possibly an animal?

In most cases, things can be explained away.

Even I do not know every theory, every type of phenomenon, or every kind of experiment to perform, etc.

It is a team effort; everyone has bits of knowledge on different things that we as a group can collectively share and combine when something does happen.

Humility is the theme here.

It is an honor and a privilege that we are even at the investigation site.

It is like this: We are going to where there are reports of paranormal activity.

We are pretty much inviting ourselves into where someone may have passed and may or may not in-fact reside.

For a lack of better terms, we are pretty much inviting ourselves into "Their Home".

You would not like it if someone did the same to you and messed up your place, would you?

All of the equipment was collected over quite a few years and is expensive.

All of the equipment is inventoried, inspected, and functional checks are performed to ensure that each piece works.

Some investigation sites are in possibly "bad" neighborhoods/areas.

For safety, know the crime rates, drug ares, etc. and plan accordingly.

No, I'm not kidding. Nowadays we have to keep this in mind.

Any team member who has a concealed weapons permit is welcome to, and encouraged to, bring it along for safety of the group.

Others who do not may bring mace or any other form of protection if they feel they must do so.

If the person is just curious and asking questions, we will show respect and kindness and answer his or her questions to the best of our combined abilities.

Remember to be professional, and if you do not know something, ask a teammate.

Remember to look at the situation from their point of view.

We are a group of "Random" people with flashlights, etc., running around in the dark where people do not usually congregate and hang-out.

That is pretty suspicious looking if you think about it.

First and foremost: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN, HIDE, OR CHALLENGE POLICE OR OTHER FIGURES OF AUTHORITY!!!

Most of the time when they do show up, they are just doing their jobs and following-up on a call someone made about "Suspicious" persons and activity they have witnessed. Remember, we do look very suspicious.

Other times, Law-Enforcement is just curious as to why we do what we do.

Cops are people too and have natural curiosity just like the rest of us.

Sometimes they even give us their own "Ghost Stories" and recommend places for us to check-out and investigate.

If we are asked/told to leave the area, comply with Law-Enforcement's lawful orders.

This means end all investigation, take inventory of all equipment and pack up, and leave.

Do not worry, Police will give us time to get things together as they know this equipment is not cheap, and they can relate with their own gear.

It is not our duty to "Believe" that every little thing that happens is inherently "Paranormal". That would be a HUGE disservice to the community and the world.

As a "Paranormal" group, we should want to show the world what this field is really about: THE TRUTH!

No drama, no playing it up for the cameras, etc.

Our job is simple:

Collect footage and debunk events to the best of our abilities during investigations.

Review said footage to the best of our ability.

Keep a "Healthy" bit of skepticism while conducting our business.

I am not saying that everything can or will be disproven/debunked, I am just encouraging the use of logic, reasoning, and common-sense.

If you have done your homework (meaning research) into religions of the world before joining this group, or plan to after reading this, you will see that most of them are quite similar in their beliefs about the afterlife, death, where we might go when we die, how to treat fellow man, etc.

There are also still things about religion that science has yet to explain.

Personally, I think the old Pagans (not to be confused with the modern New-Age Wiccans, talking about the "Old" Pagans) got a lot of things right about what has already been mentioned in this document.

As paranormal research and investigation is serious to some people, it is nothing more than just a hobby to others. That is how I started anyway. Respect that difference.

But I will say this: What we are doing is not to be confused with someone just seeking thrills and chills for a night.

For that person, I estimate that approximately 7 or 8 times out of 10, an investigation will most likely be inconclusive and not yield any usable/plausible footage of activity for a presentation.

I'd still write up a report for it though, part of the job during review.