LVPI rules and regulations
LVPI rules and regulations:
When conducting investigations LVPI uses the following rules and regulations.
-No smoking on investigations. This will create false ecto mists in photography.
-We do not and will not take pictures in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, high winds and fog.)This will cause false anomalies to appear on pictures.
-No drugs or alcoholic beverages allowed at any time.
- All camera straps must be placed around the neck or removed before a picture is taken. This will avoid the strap from getting in front of the lens and creating false vortex pictures.
-Any area that LVPI investigates will be treated with respect and left undisturbed.
-Vandalism or any type of destruction of property is strictly prohibited.
- No trespassing on private property.
- Do not enter any cemetery after dark unless permission is obtained through the proper authorities.
-Taking pictures of reflective surfaces, mirrors, windows, road signs and smooth surfaced tombstones will be thrown out from evidence. These cause false anomalies to show up on video and photos.
-Do not take pictures on dusty roads do to dust causing false orbs on photos.
-Refrain from using vulgar language on investigations.
-Survey the area before the initial investigation. That will give you ample time to set up equipment, check for shiny surfaces, and look for any manmade power sources that would create false EMF readings.
-NEVER investigate alone. This can be dangerous. Always go in a team of two or three.
-Always set up a controlled environment when possible. Monitor everything and know where each investigator is at all times.
-Always clean your camera lenses and equipment before and after investigations. Check your camera lens often during the investigation and make sure that it is not smudged, dirty or foggy.
-When doing EVP you must be very quiet.
--Always use new tapes for cassette recorders when conducting EVP. Reusing tapes will degrade any possible audio evidence.
-Stand still while conducting EVP. Do not rub or tap the cassette or digital voice recorder. If someone from the team speaks then state who it was so it will not be cosidered as an EVP.
-When going on investigations do not use any strong smelling perfumes or cologne. Ghosts or spirits make their presence known by certain smells.
-Always write down time and location of any event that takes place.
-LVPI will not conduct seances, use oujia boards or use psychic mediums for investigative tactics. Scientific equipment will be used to document any results.
-When trying to capture EVP, always write down the natural noises you hear in the background so you will not confuse it with something later.
-Never run through a cemetery or an area that is being investigated. This will help stop any injuries.
-If an apparition is sighted, remain calm and still. Take as many pictures as you can.
-Maintain a positive attitude while investigating. Negativity produces bad results.
-Always research the history of a location.Without history there would be no haunting.
-Always interview witnesses that have experienced paranormal activity at the location that is being investigated.
-Document anything out of the unusual. Smells, feelings.
-LVPI will always look at natural explanations before determining it is paranormal. Examine every natural possibilty first. Go in with a skeptical mind but still be open about possibilities.
-Be an investigator and investigate. Do not jump to conclusions.
-Any evidence collected by LVPI will be revealed to clients.
-Clients and respected parties will be held in confidentialty.
-Any member of LVPI caught falsifying evidence will immediately be terminated from the group.
-No one under the age of 18 will be allowed for membership into LVPI.
-There will be no horseplay allowed during investigations. This can lead to immediate dismissal.
-Members must attend monthly meetings to be considered for investigations.
-Investigations will take place if a full/new moon is present. Also allowing any geomagnetic storms. Better possibilty of paranormal activity with all of that energy.
-Lead Investigators will be the point people to report to when investigations are scheduled and during the initial investigation itself.
-No members of LVPI will discuss client cases unless proper permission is obtained from proper parties and Lead Investigators.
-No members of LVPI will schedule their own investigations without the authority of Lead Investigators.
-Friends and relatives will not be allowed on investigations without permission of the Lead Investigators. Somebody just cannot "show up" and be considered to go on investigations. That person shall be sent home.
-It is a known fact that Freedom of Speech is in the U.S. Constitution. But at times people use and abuse this right. No member or members of LVPI will write, blog, publish or in any way communicate negativity about other group members or clients. This can lead to immediate dismissal from LVPI.