SPI Covers Arizona!
Sonoran Paranormal Investigations, Inc. provides investigative teams covering the entire state of Arizona with three cooperative teams located in Tucson, Phoenix, and the Verde Valley area. Members of SPI come from all areas of Arizona including but not limited to: Sierra Vista, Benson, Tucson, Casa Grande, Chandler, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Queen Creek, Show Low, Glendale, Camp Verde, Mesa, Globe, and Scottsdale.
Truly Scientific
Sonoran Paranormal Investigations, Inc. dedicates itself not only to individual investigations of claims of paranormal activity but is also among the handful of groups worldwide utilizing data obtained during investigations as part of long term studies. SPI believes that only through studying phenomena over long periods will it be possible to eventually craft legitimate theories of haunting phenomena. After each investigation all results from experiments and environmental readings are retained and analyzed whether regarded as "paranormal" or natural. Over time this data analysis will enable SPI to form sound theories and explanations for haunting phenomena as well as show trends influencing paranormal activity or perceptions of paranormal activity. Likewise, such in depth analysis will allow SPI to show existing ideas on paranormal activity, generally handed down as anecdotes, as either valid or invalid based upon true scientific inquiry and stringent analysis.
Unlike many groups in the field, SPI does not adhere to an "investigate and forget" mindset, but rather an investigate, correlate, analyze, and theorize mindset making SPI true members of the scientific community rather than hobbyists.
Charging for Investigations is Unethical!
SPI NEVER charges for a paranormal investigation! We at SPI use our own equipment, our own time, and make our own travel arrangements - this is all at our own expense. We do not accept outside donations. We do not perform cleansings or blessing but can direct clients to respectable spiritual or religious practitioners who may be able to assist them when necessary.
Choosing a Paranormal Investigator
For more information about how to choose a paranormal investigator,please read this article, written by Buck Bannister of "Buck's Ghosts & Hauntings" and a columnist for Unexplained Mysteries.
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SPI - Arizona's Leading Paranormal Investigators!
Sonoran Paranormal Investigations (SPI) is a paranormal investigation group located in and serving the state of Arizona. We have members from Flagstaff to Tucson and we are able to meet the needs of families and businesses throughout the entire state.
In 2007, we were proud to become TAPS Family Members. You may be aware of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) and TAPS Family from the Sci-Fi channel series Ghost Hunters.
Becoming involved with the TAPS Family not only ensures that we are doing the right thing - but it keeps us doing the right thing. The TAPS Family affiliation provides SPI and our clientele with access to some of the best and brightest in the field and ensures that we have access to the latest information and knowledge of the latest technology available.
Our unique approach to professional investigation has set SPI apart among investigative groups. We have been called in by homeowners and business owners but also by government agencies including historic sites, local and state government (including police), and the United States Army.
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PSYCHICS/MEDIUMS/SENSITIVES
We have had many offers from people with psychic type abilities to assist our team in different ways. While we appreciate the offers we do not use psychic type skills in any of our capacities. We do, however, have a few areas on our forums geared toward the psychic topics and welcome you to join us on our forums.
Photographic Protocol
Purpose:Photography is used to capture activity which may be of a paranormal nature during an investigation; to record investigational components or experiments; to capture specific phenomena or cause for purposes of validation.Materials:For digital photography: digital camera 4.0 mpx or better, batteries and at least 3 sets of spare batteries, memory cardFor film photography: 35MM camera, 400ISO min film, batteries and at least 3 sets of spare batteries Methods:To take a picture - stand in a comfortable position; hold your camera in such a way that your fingers, clothing and camera strap are away from the lens and flash; take a breath in and hold; depress the shutter button to take the picture; count to 9 (still holding your breath); depress the shutter button to take the control shot.Each investigative mini-team should have at least one photographer. A photograph set (photo and control) should be taken immediately upon entering the specified location. The designated photographer should take successive photos of the entire area with control shots. The photographer should take photographs frequently throughout an investigation and should capture an entire area, all investigators present. Photographs should be taken anytime an unusual reading is captured from another piece of equipment or an investigator reports a personal experience, or paranormal activity occurs, or because the photographer is feeling like s/he should. If there are enough people on the mini-team to have two photographers one should use flash and one should not. Digital or Film cameras may be used with neither having preference, though if possible to have both, this is best. Cameras which are able to capture date and time information are to be synchronized with all other time devices in the investigation including watches, video cameras, temperature devices, etc. Cameras which make sound: Sound effects should be turned off. Cameras with automatic red eye reduction feature: This should be turned off. Controls:All photographs must have a control shot. Any photograph without an accompanying control shot will not be considered in the evidence. All photographs will remain unaltered. If one must alter a photograph, s/he must save a copy of the original and alter the copy only. On providing the altered photo it is required that the original also be provided with no alterations.Data Interpretation:
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