SOPS Protocols for our investigations!

The following list is subject to change at all given time. There are just some of the major points we wanted to make clear for those who are interested in joining the group.

These are some of the more
important protocols the SOUTHERN ONTARIO PARANORMAL SOCIETY should follow and
respect during an investigation, rather it be as a group member of SOPS or a
guest.

An investigation should be taken seriously. Failure to follow the rules and
protocols listed can jeopardize the results of an investigation, as well as
reflect on the SOPS members.



-Always show respect wherever you are. Harm no one..
living or dead!



-Always do an initial field check of the location that will be investigated.



-Absolutely no type of drugs or alcohol before, during or after any
investigation. You will be asked to leave if you bring drugs with you!

-Please do not whisper during an investigation, it may spoil any audio taken.

-If you feel that you have found or encountered something paranormal, please
keep you composure, don’t scream or yell

-Never go alone on an investigation. Due to the reason that many of the
investigation sites are secluded, there is safety in numbers. In case you
somehow get hurt, there will be someone there to aid you. Also, there will be
someone there to confirm what you have seen.



-Always get permission to be on the property. Obey "No Trespassing" or "Keep
Out"signs. If there are signs with hours posted or closed at dusk, then stay
out. If during the course of the investigation you come across one of these
signs, then you should immediately end the investigation and leave. If you
trespass, then you risk the

chance of getting arrested, and not to mention what you will do to the field
itself.



-Always carry a valid id. The preferred choice of id is a valid state id or
drivers license. No matter what type you do carry it should be a picture id.



-Always check all equipment before going on an investigation to make sure it is
in proper working order.



-Try to find a rational explanation for everything first and foremost.



-Hold your breath when taking pictures on cold nights. Exhaled breath can show
up as fog or mist.



-Do not go out in adverse weather. This means when it is or has rained, snowed,
there is fog or it is windy. The results will often show many false positives.



-Do not take pictures when you are walking, this can strip up dust and show up
as dust orbs.



-Always have an open mind. Keep your sanity and most of all remember humor is a
good thing!

This list maybe changed or updated at any given time so please keep checking
before each investigation for any changes.

(S)outhern (O)ntario (P)aranormal (S)ociety