How to choose a 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 am convinced that the general public as well as others seeking advice
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. When OPI does add new members to our team, we don’t just allow potential
members to submit an application, and or pay dues and then become a member. Membership within is
a long term process.
It’s our passion that allows us to pursue the paranormal world not for personal profit from the selling of
website trivial merchandise. We do not and will not sell merchandise, provide advertising space on our
website in attempts to profit from those experiencing fear and misery in the paranormal world. We are
here to help those that sincerely need help and direction. Please see our 'NO'- Donation Policy.
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? Pay close attention to those that imply
credentials as opposed to actually possessing a real background. Ask them to clarify any murky web site
claims.
We do not make these statements to discredit credible groups but to educate those who are in need of
professional and credible paranormal teams.
Sometimes, reviewing a paranormal website and viewing what they consider evidence can 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.
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? While we do not doubt
such abilities we find that many people exaggerate these claims for many reasons. We find that in most
cases the accuracy rate is extremely low and WE CHALLENGE ANY INDIVIDUAL PROFESSING TO
HAVE A HIGH LEVEL OF ACCURACY to contact us.
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 forty years in the occult and religious studies, metaphysics, paranormal
sciences and clergy membership. We have no religious affiliations.
While we have found local and amateur groups imitating 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...