CPI Case Documentation & Reporting Flashcards
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Which detail is essential when documenting a witness account during a paranormal investigation?
Answer: Date, time, location, witness name, exact description of experience, and emotional state
Thorough witness documentation includes date, time, location, identity, a verbatim description of the experience, and emotional state to assess reliability and context.
What is the best practice for storing sensitive client information such as home addresses and personal history?
Answer: Store in an encrypted, password-protected system accessible only to authorized personnel
Sensitive client data must be stored in an encrypted, password-protected system with access limited to authorized team members to protect client privacy.
How should inconclusive evidence be presented in a final report?
Answer: Present it as inconclusive, describe the capture conditions, and explain why a determination could not be made
Inconclusive evidence should be clearly labeled as such, with capture conditions documented and an explanation of why a definitive determination was not possible.
What is the primary reason for conducting a post-investigation debrief with the entire team?
Answer: To compare individual observations, reconcile data logs, and identify corroborating experiences before final reporting
A post-investigation debrief allows the team to compare personal observations with data logs, identify corroborating events, and ensure the final report reflects all perspectives accurately.
When a follow-up investigation is warranted, what should the case file document about the decision?
Answer: The rationale for the follow-up, specific questions to be answered, and recommended equipment or techniques
The case file should document the full rationale for the follow-up investigation, the specific questions it aims to answer, and any recommended equipment or protocol adjustments.
In CPI reporting standards, what does the term 'corroborating evidence' mean?
Answer: Two or more independent pieces of evidence that support the same anomalous event or finding
Corroborating evidence refers to two or more independent data points—such as an EMF spike coinciding with an EVP capture—that support the same anomalous event.