Paranormal Protocol
United Paranormal Investigation Society™ has a set of policies and protocols for conducting field investigations based on experience and common sense.
No smoking tobacco products during an investigation.
No alcohol before, during or after an investigation if remaining on site.
No Ouija boards, psychics, or séances during or after an investigation if on site.
Always conduct your investigations in a professional manner.
Respect posted property, ask permission and do not trespass.
Do not take photographs during adverse weather conditions.
Adverse weather conditions is rain, mist, fog, snow, windy/dusty conditions.
Do not take photos from moving vehicles on dusty roads.
Do not take photos while walking on dusty roads.
Remove all dust, spots, fingerprints from camera lens.
Remove or wear the camera strap so it does not hang loose.
Avoid shooting into the Sun for resulting lens flare.
Avoid shooting with flash at reflective or shiny surfaces.
Keep fingers away from the lens of the camera.
Keep long hair away from the lens of the camera.
Avoid shooting when foreign objects are floating near camera.
No running or horse play in cemeteries or historical sites.
Show reverence and respect in cemeteries, battlefields, etc.
Flash is only good for 9-12 feet from camera.