Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why do you do this?
Our teams of investigators each have their own individual reasons. These reasons can be
found on Meet our Members page.
2. Have you ever seen a ghost?
Our definition of a ghost is an apparition of a dead person that is believed to appear to the
living; some paranormal aspect of the physical form and/or mental presence that appears
to exist apart from the original physical form. Again each member has their own views on
whether or not they have seen a ghost. As a team, we present the evidence and let you
decide for yourself.
3. Can I go with you on your next hunt?
Our policy is that we do allow observers as long as they complete the observer application
form one week prior to the investigation and the founding members approve it. They must
also abide by our PSI rules & regulations. Another factor to be considered as well is the size
of investigation site. Some investigations may require only four members. This also has to
be OK with the client.
4. What kind of equipment do you use?
The equipment we use can be found on the equipment tab page on this website.
5. What does the acronym "P.S.I." stand for?
Paranormal Scientific Investigators
6. I don't live in Ohio. Can I still join the group?
Sure. We would like for out of state people to join and start other branches of our
organization in their community. Just contact any of the founding members & they can get
you started on your own-chartered branch of PSI.
7. I have a ghost. Can you drive it away?
A ghost is an explanation for most places that are believed to be haunted. While our
purpose is to investigate and research paranormal phenomena, there are a few things we
could attempt to do to help our clients.
8. I have a demon. Can you drive it away?
No. An evil spirit is much too powerful and dangerous and the repercussions of interacting
with such a creature are often disastrous. We will investigate in the safest possible way, but
we will not attempt to contact it or interfere with it. We recommend consulting with
demonologists or your church for help.
9. Do you only investigate local places?
Our group extends our investigations from our local area to other states within a
reasonable distance.
10. What is a ghost?
A ghost is the term used to refer to an apparition of a dead person that is believed to
appear to the living; some paranormal aspect of the physical form and/or mental presence
that appears to exist apart from the original physical form.
11. What is a spirit?
A spirit is the essence of the departed soul. According to Ghost theory it may be able to
manifest itself as and orb, ectoplasm, vortex, or an apparition. Also it is believed that they
can be present but undetectable.
12. What is an orb?
Orbs are mostly round, transparent lights usually not visible with the unaided eye
associated with spirits of the dead. Night-vision scopes, 35mm cameras, digital cameras,
and infrared cameras can see these lights. This is believed to be the most common
manifestation of a spirit.
13. What is a vortex?
A vortex is the manifestation of a spirit that appears as a swirling column of light. These are
often seen in photographs when they are invisible to the naked eye. We define a vortex as
a swirl of souls together like a gateway to the spirit realm.
14. What is ectoplasm?
Ectoplasm is believed to be a manifestation of a spirit that appears as a haze or mist
sometimes having human-like characteristics.
15. What is an apparition?
An apparition is a manifestation of a spirit usually having discernible human features. It can
be full-body, partial-body, transparent/translucent, or solid. Sometimes only the shape is of
a human form, and the individual features such as those of the face are hazy. We define an
apparition as the visible form of a ghost.
16. What is an EVP?
EVP is short for Electronic Voice Phenomenon. This is what paranormal investigators
believe to be a voice of a spirit. This voice or sound is not generally heard at the time of
recording. It has been imprinted directly onto the recording medium. The PSI team may
have recorded one or more EVP's during your investigation. The recordings are evaluated
using computer software. A human voice is not capable of making a sound that is below
300 Hz. If a recording of someone speaking is obtained during an investigation and it is
found to be below 300 Hz you can be sure that a human did not make it. This evidence
would be included in your report either on videotape or a CD.
Types of EVP's:
Class A - Loud & clear - interpreted the same by all listeners.
Class B - Reasonably clear - interpreted differently by some listeners.
Class C - Requiring headphones to distinguish the voices and open to individual
interpretation.
More information about EVP's can be found at the American Association of Electronic Voice
Phenomena website at http://aaevp.com/. Examples of our recordings can be heard on our
website. Click on the EVP page.
17. How much do your services cost?
We are a non-profit organization. We have never charged for our services and perform
them for the good of science and humanity. All we ask is that you refer our services to other
individuals who might be in need of some help.
18. Where is your group based?
Our group members reside in Highland County, Ohio but have worked on cases in counties
that are several hours away in distance.
19. Can I request an investigation from your group?
Certainly. Please fill out an investigation request form (Click Here), and we will respond to
your request ASAP.
20. How long do I have to wait for an investigation?
We work as best as we can to meet with you as soon as possible. Once your investigation
request is received, we will schedule a phone/email interview in order to schedule a
possible future investigation.
21. I had or am currently experiencing a personal experience involving a haunting
or some other form of paranormal activity. Can I ask the group about it?
Of course! That's what we're here for. Feel free to direct your personal experiences or
questions to us at donnie2918@aol.com, we encourage you to share any experiences with
us (including photos, stories, EVP's, articles, etc., and email them as well!
22. What does it mean when the team finds positive EMF readings?
The team may have recorded anomalous fluctuations in the electromagnetic field, which
may indicate a spirit presence. It is scientifically impossible for low level and moving
electromagnetic fields to occur naturally, yet we find these fields in areas where there is
spirit activity reported. An EMF meter is an instrument that reads the fluctuation in
electromagnetic fields. When PSI members first arrive, preliminary EMF readings are taken
and recorded at various places throughout the site. The locations of power lines,
appliances and other sources of electromagnetic fields are also noted. Most normal
readings are in the range of 9.0 - 30.0 on the EMF meter. These are typical EMF readings
in a home. Anything that registers in the 2.0 to the 9.0 ranges and cannot be traced to a
source is attributed to spirit activity. An example of a source would be an electrical outlet in
a wall. It is commonly accepted that spirits are a form of energy and that EMF meters detect
that low level of energy accurately. Radios set on the lowest AM frequency as well as
dowsing rods work on the same principle.
23. What does it mean when the team finds temperature fluctuations?
Thermometers are an instrument that’s very useful. There are two types used regular
digital thermo-meters and infrared non-contact thermo-meters. When used on an
investigation this will aid as a detection system for spirit presence. Rapid temperature drops
of 10 degrees or more could indicate spirit presence. Spirits have been seen going through
walls and other objects and it would come in handy to measure the surface temperature of
an object. Many objects are also moved and being able to track the temperature of objects
in what is believed to be “hot spots” is crucial to any investigation.
1. Why do you do this?
Our teams of investigators each have their own individual reasons. These reasons can be
found on Meet our Members page.
2. Have you ever seen a ghost?
Our definition of a ghost is an apparition of a dead person that is believed to appear to the
living; some paranormal aspect of the physical form and/or mental presence that appears
to exist apart from the original physical form. Again each member has their own views on
whether or not they have seen a ghost. As a team, we present the evidence and let you
decide for yourself.
3. Can I go with you on your next hunt?
Our policy is that we do allow observers as long as they complete the observer application
form one week prior to the investigation and the founding members approve it. They must
also abide by our PSI rules & regulations. Another factor to be considered as well is the size
of investigation site. Some investigations may require only four members. This also has to
be OK with the client.
4. What kind of equipment do you use?
The equipment we use can be found on the equipment tab page on this website.
5. What does the acronym "P.S.I." stand for?
Paranormal Scientific Investigators
6. I don't live in Ohio. Can I still join the group?
Sure. We would like for out of state people to join and start other branches of our
organization in their community. Just contact any of the founding members & they can get
you started on your own-chartered branch of PSI.
7. I have a ghost. Can you drive it away?
A ghost is an explanation for most places that are believed to be haunted. While our
purpose is to investigate and research paranormal phenomena, there are a few things we
could attempt to do to help our clients.
8. I have a demon. Can you drive it away?
No. An evil spirit is much too powerful and dangerous and the repercussions of interacting
with such a creature are often disastrous. We will investigate in the safest possible way, but
we will not attempt to contact it or interfere with it. We recommend consulting with
demonologists or your church for help.
9. Do you only investigate local places?
Our group extends our investigations from our local area to other states within a
reasonable distance.
10. What is a ghost?
A ghost is the term used to refer to an apparition of a dead person that is believed to
appear to the living; some paranormal aspect of the physical form and/or mental presence
that appears to exist apart from the original physical form.
11. What is a spirit?
A spirit is the essence of the departed soul. According to Ghost theory it may be able to
manifest itself as and orb, ectoplasm, vortex, or an apparition. Also it is believed that they
can be present but undetectable.
12. What is an orb?
Orbs are mostly round, transparent lights usually not visible with the unaided eye
associated with spirits of the dead. Night-vision scopes, 35mm cameras, digital cameras,
and infrared cameras can see these lights. This is believed to be the most common
manifestation of a spirit.
13. What is a vortex?
A vortex is the manifestation of a spirit that appears as a swirling column of light. These are
often seen in photographs when they are invisible to the naked eye. We define a vortex as
a swirl of souls together like a gateway to the spirit realm.
14. What is ectoplasm?
Ectoplasm is believed to be a manifestation of a spirit that appears as a haze or mist
sometimes having human-like characteristics.
15. What is an apparition?
An apparition is a manifestation of a spirit usually having discernible human features. It can
be full-body, partial-body, transparent/translucent, or solid. Sometimes only the shape is of
a human form, and the individual features such as those of the face are hazy. We define an
apparition as the visible form of a ghost.
16. What is an EVP?
EVP is short for Electronic Voice Phenomenon. This is what paranormal investigators
believe to be a voice of a spirit. This voice or sound is not generally heard at the time of
recording. It has been imprinted directly onto the recording medium. The PSI team may
have recorded one or more EVP's during your investigation. The recordings are evaluated
using computer software. A human voice is not capable of making a sound that is below
300 Hz. If a recording of someone speaking is obtained during an investigation and it is
found to be below 300 Hz you can be sure that a human did not make it. This evidence
would be included in your report either on videotape or a CD.
Types of EVP's:
Class A - Loud & clear - interpreted the same by all listeners.
Class B - Reasonably clear - interpreted differently by some listeners.
Class C - Requiring headphones to distinguish the voices and open to individual
interpretation.
More information about EVP's can be found at the American Association of Electronic Voice
Phenomena website at http://aaevp.com/. Examples of our recordings can be heard on our
website. Click on the EVP page.
17. How much do your services cost?
We are a non-profit organization. We have never charged for our services and perform
them for the good of science and humanity. All we ask is that you refer our services to other
individuals who might be in need of some help.
18. Where is your group based?
Our group members reside in Highland County, Ohio but have worked on cases in counties
that are several hours away in distance.
19. Can I request an investigation from your group?
Certainly. Please fill out an investigation request form (Click Here), and we will respond to
your request ASAP.
20. How long do I have to wait for an investigation?
We work as best as we can to meet with you as soon as possible. Once your investigation
request is received, we will schedule a phone/email interview in order to schedule a
possible future investigation.
21. I had or am currently experiencing a personal experience involving a haunting
or some other form of paranormal activity. Can I ask the group about it?
Of course! That's what we're here for. Feel free to direct your personal experiences or
questions to us at donnie2918@aol.com, we encourage you to share any experiences with
us (including photos, stories, EVP's, articles, etc., and email them as well!
22. What does it mean when the team finds positive EMF readings?
The team may have recorded anomalous fluctuations in the electromagnetic field, which
may indicate a spirit presence. It is scientifically impossible for low level and moving
electromagnetic fields to occur naturally, yet we find these fields in areas where there is
spirit activity reported. An EMF meter is an instrument that reads the fluctuation in
electromagnetic fields. When PSI members first arrive, preliminary EMF readings are taken
and recorded at various places throughout the site. The locations of power lines,
appliances and other sources of electromagnetic fields are also noted. Most normal
readings are in the range of 9.0 - 30.0 on the EMF meter. These are typical EMF readings
in a home. Anything that registers in the 2.0 to the 9.0 ranges and cannot be traced to a
source is attributed to spirit activity. An example of a source would be an electrical outlet in
a wall. It is commonly accepted that spirits are a form of energy and that EMF meters detect
that low level of energy accurately. Radios set on the lowest AM frequency as well as
dowsing rods work on the same principle.
23. What does it mean when the team finds temperature fluctuations?
Thermometers are an instrument that’s very useful. There are two types used regular
digital thermo-meters and infrared non-contact thermo-meters. When used on an
investigation this will aid as a detection system for spirit presence. Rapid temperature drops
of 10 degrees or more could indicate spirit presence. Spirits have been seen going through
walls and other objects and it would come in handy to measure the surface temperature of
an object. Many objects are also moved and being able to track the temperature of objects
in what is believed to be “hot spots” is crucial to any investigation.
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