Protocols
Information gathered during research and an investigation can be subjective, so we have developed a series of protocols in order to minimize the influences of outside factors on the evidence we collect. Here is a list of those protocols.
Before an investigation, we will:
Compile complete and thorough research of history prior to visiting an outdoor location.
Refrain from researching the history of indoor locations, in order to keep an open mind and avoid preconceived notions of what might take place in the location.
Keep a written record of any urban legends, ghost stories or incidents reported to take place at the location.
Obtain permission to enter the location from proper authority.
Scout the location during daylight hours, taking note of any items of concern that might affect the results of the investigation.
Clean and test all equipment, including camera lenses andaudio recording devices.
During an investigation, we will:
Ask both the living and the dead for permission to enter all areas of a location; respect posted property and avoid tresspass.
Show proper respect in all locations; no running, no ‘horsing around’.
Refrain from smoking, drinking or eating.
Continually monitor the status of equipment; clear any camera lenses as needed.
Wear clothing that will not interfere with investigation; pull back long hair to avoid it from being captured in images.
Keep an independent record by each investigator on site, complete with times and locations of any research conducted.
Refrain from whispering or muttering. ‘Normal” voice levels will be used to avoid confusion on any audio recordings.
Always remain professional.
After an investigation, we will:
Compare investigation reports, audio and visual data and file with research.
Analyze all evidence collected from an objective point of view.
Make the results available for examination by others.
We will NEVER:
Utilize a Ouija board or other means of ‘communing’ with the unknown.
Discount known, scientific reasoning behind any evidence we collect. We will always go to the most plausible explanations first.
Alter or fabricate evidence.
Base conclusions on subjective evidence such as a personal experience. While we will report them, we do not consider them proof that an area is active.