Investigation Report Protocol

Purpose:

This is an area where most groups struggle with getting a report done in a timely manner after an investigation while events are still fresh in their minds. Just so everyone is aware of the requirements they are being listed here so make sure you know what they are and know the consequences of turning in late reports. The  reports have been given the name of  TPS  Reports (The Paranormal Society Reports). For some of you who have seen the movie Office Space yes this is sort of a take-off  on that as far as the name goes. Also this will help to make clear what reports are being requested after the investigation when members are asked for their TPS Reports.

Materials:

These are to be sent via email with the report in the body of  the email or as a Microsoft Word document. The choice is yours but there are only these two.

Methods:

• The format is listed below so there are no questions and things are clear. The format is to be kept as shown so everyone has a report that is formatted the same which makes it easier and will help keep us all organized. This is  a report consisting of a personal view of the investigation in particular about what may have occurred and your  personal experiences only (not any of the experiences of others in your group).  No book is required! These should be short straight to the point paragraphs unless something really strange occurred during the investigation.
• The TPS Reports are expected by the Wednesday immediately following the investigation by midnight.  No exceptions (except family emergencies).  This is so events are still fresh in your mind and also helps our clients get full reports on time as they expect.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If a TPS Report is not sent in by midnight you risk losing your privilege to attend the next investigation. Two late reports will result in termination. We owe the client a report and a report that is done within the time frame we tell them. It is not the Directors duty to chase down reports. If you cannot complete a report on time then you should not be attending investigations.

• Again please always follow the format listed below:

Example Report:

My Report:

 

Date of Investigation-