How to choose an Paranormal Investigation Team
and why OPI.
Professional vs. Amateur: With the increase in paranormal groups popping up and quickly disappearing
almost on a monthly basis I become convinced that the general public as well as others seeking advice
in pertaining to possible paranormal activity have a credible professional paranormal team insight
into what to avoid.
A little about OPI:
At OPI we intentionally keep our team of professional investigators limited to a small number. We
are serious about our investigations, our credibility and about allowing our investigators into your
home or business. Every potential member must pass our probationary standards and pass a criminal
background check, NO exceptions. With OPI you just don't submit a application, and or pay dues and
then become a member.
I am constantly amazed how people will spend more time in selecting an honest, reliable mechanic
than taking the time in researching the credentials of a paranormal investigation team. There are
many groups to be wary of and for many good reasons.
We have found bigger teams and amateur groups to be an investigation nightmare. They are nearly
impossible to organize, control and confidentiality is often questionable. Please use caution when
searching for an investigation team. Anyone can post a website but do they really have the
background and experience to conduct an investigation? Are they honest, can you trust them in your
house, do they really understand the nature of paranormal investigating?
We make these statements not to discredit credible groups from investigations but to educate those
who are in need of professional and credible paranormal teams.
Usually, reviewing a paranormal website and viewing what they consider evidence is enough to lay a
foundation in helping to determine if a group has any hope of completing an unbiased investigation,
let alone the proper application and review of physical evidence. Read their reports if they have any.
Are they logical, subjective or just plain lacking? Do they claim to have psychic abilities and conduct
the investigation likewise or worst wait till they show up and then conduct a psychic investigation
based on unproven abilities?
You should attempt to determine what experience they actually have. Some groups may mean well
but they lack how to properly collect and review the evidence. While they may mean well, do you
really want a group with little experience to stir up trouble in your location? It is very possible they
could leaving you confused and to face the consequences. I have seen this happen more than I would
like to say.
Are they an amateur group or a monthly meet up group that allows everyone, including children,
with a mere interest to become part of an investigation in your home or business? These groups have
a proper place in fun times but have no business conducting a real investigation. Many times what
these groups do bring are the art of story telling as well as being versed in the entertainment factor.
The OPI team understands the need for clients confidentiality and maintaining the highest
investigation standards. All OPI team members are professionals in their career fields and paranormal
endeavors. We strive to fully understand the needs of our clients and case peculiars. Our
investigators have unique backgrounds and educational accomplishments.
Our background includes over thirty years in the occult and religious studies, metaphysics,
paranormal sciences and clergy membership. We have no religious affiliations.
While we have found amateur groups attempting to imitate our statements and approach we fully
believe that an untrained, poorly grounded group to do more harm than good for the client. Good
intentions are not a substitute for experience, proper investigation techniques, evidence collection,
review and presentation.
The one absolute thing you should not allow is a group of questionable ability or questionable
credibility into your house or location. Once they leave whatever they have brought with them or
stirred up will more than likely stay and with a new attitude.
What we are NOT:
Hobbyist or amateur ghost hunters
A club
A meet up group
Story-tellers/Entertainers
Thrill seekers
Fly by night paranormal group
Claiming to be psychics/sensitive and allowing investigations to be conducted by subjective feelings
and unproven abilities.
A group that will conduct an investigation and never follow up with the client.
Issuing client reports that are an assimilation of guess work, contaminated, faulty evidence and lack
of experience.
What we ARE:
We are driven by passion and not the need for personal entertainment, personal recognition or
financial gain.
We are a proven team of professional investigators with well rounded experience in the physical
sciences, human psychology, religion, occult and paranormal.
Our web statements are not merely written words but hold true to every aspect of our investigations.
While we cannot accept every request for investigations we will refer to another trusted local team
with client's permission.
OPI does NOT charge for local and out town investigations for those that are serious and have serious
concerns. If you are so incline to balance Karma please see our DONATION page. OPI does not
receive any of the donation to either of these two worthy causes.
OPI Team...