CPI Case Documentation & Reporting Flashcards
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What is the correct approach when a client requests that investigation findings remain confidential?
Answer: Honor the confidentiality agreement and obtain written consent before any disclosure
Investigators must honor signed confidentiality agreements and obtain explicit written consent from clients before disclosing any case details publicly.
Which type of evidence should be labeled with GPS coordinates or exact room location in the case file?
Answer: All physical, photographic, and digital evidence collected during the investigation
Every piece of evidence should be labeled with its precise capture location so findings can be accurately contextualized and independently verified.
What is the purpose of including a 'methodology' section in a paranormal investigation report?
Answer: To describe the techniques, equipment, and protocols used so findings can be evaluated and replicated
The methodology section documents all techniques, equipment settings, and protocols so that the investigation's scientific rigor can be evaluated and results potentially replicated.
When should an investigator update a case file after the initial investigation visit?
Answer: Whenever new evidence is analyzed, follow-up visits occur, or client feedback is received
Case files are living documents that should be updated with any new evidence analysis, follow-up visit data, or significant client communications to ensure accuracy.
What is the recommended format for organizing digital evidence files for a case?
Answer: Use a structured folder hierarchy by case ID, date, evidence type, and investigator
A structured folder hierarchy by case ID, date, and evidence type ensures files are easily located, shared with the team, and archived systematically.
When writing conclusions in a CPI report, which phrasing is most appropriate?
Answer: 'Evidence collected is consistent with anomalous activity; natural explanations have been considered and noted.'
Professional conclusions should state that evidence is consistent with anomalous activity while acknowledging that considered natural explanations were also evaluated, avoiding absolute claims.