Membership Information and Guidelines
Membership Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license or state issued photo ID.
Previous experience in paranormal investigation is not required; we will provide training for all who are selected for training
Applicants must completely fill out a membership application in order to be considered for membership
Applicants must be interviewed by group leaders after submitting their application in order to be considered for membership training.
Applicants must be able to attend meetings, investigations and group functions on a regular basis.
All applicants must agree to and follow all rules and regulations that have been set forth by HPIR. Failure to follow guidelines will result in dismissal from the group.
All applicants who are accepted into training must read, understand, agree to and sign the Huntington Paranormal Investigations & Research Membership Agreement form, Legal Disclaimer form, and any other required documents.
Not all applicants will be selected for training.
There is no fee for membership.
Health and Safety Risks:
We wish to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our members and trainees.
In some cases the work we do subjects our members to potential hazards.
Some investigations may take place outdoors in various terrains. Older buildings and homes may pose hazards such as mold, dust, weak or rotting floors boards, and steep stairs. Some investigations may require long periods of sitting, standing or walking and typically investigations are done in the dark with very limited light.
Always know your physical and health limitations; please do not attempt to perform any activity beyond your abilities.
Training Requirements:
All trainees must sign the Membership Agreement and Legal Disclaimer forms upon entering into training.
All trainees are required to follow all group rules and regulations at all times.
All trainees must participate in no less than six investigations during their training phase.
All trainees must attend one trainee education session during the course of their training; the trainee education sessions will be announced by group leaders.
Trainees must take and pass a training assessment exam. Each member will be allowed two attempts to pass the exam; a score of 85% or better is required to pass.
Trainees must always be with a trainer during investigations. You will be assigned to a group lead by a trainer at the beginning of investigations. You will be expected to remain with that trainer during the entire course of the investigation.
Code of Conduct:
- All members must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when representing HPIR.
- All members must conduct their investigations in a professional and scientific manner.
- Any illegal acts or behaviors that break local, state or federal law is prohibited while representing this group.
- ID Badges are required to be worn at all times during group functions.
- All members must dress appropriately and professionally when representing the group. Group shirts are not required but are encouraged.
- All members must respect others personal property, this includes fellow investigators and clients property. Never touch, move or remove any item during an investigation that does not belong to you. If you need to move an item you must first seek permission to do so.
- Any member caught stealing will immediately be terminated from the group.
- All members must be respectful to each other during all group functions, this includes message boards. Never insult or criticize your fellow team members.
- All members must respect and follow the leadership and guidance of group leaders, organizers and coordinators during all investigations.
- Harassment or abuse of any type toward other members will not be tolerated.
- Profanity is strictly prohibited during any investigation or at any time while representing this group.
- Always show respect and reverence at all locations of historical, cultural, or religious significance.
- All members must remain in groups of no less than 2 investigators at all times, no exceptions.
- If you need to leave during the course of an investigation you must first notify the lead investigator.
- Smoking during an investigation is prohibited unless in a designated smoking area during a break time.
- The use and/or being under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances are forbidden during any investigation.
- You must always speak clearly and at a normal level while investigating, do not whisper.
- The performance of séances during an investigation is prohibited.
- You must always use fresh tapes when recording with an analog tape recorder or video camera.
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