CPI CPI Case Documentation & Reporting

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a case summary report in paranormal investigation?

Accepted Answer

To document findings, evidence, and conclusions for the client and team records

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To provide sensational content for social media

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To prove the existence of paranormal activity

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To list only unexplained events without context

Question 2

Which information should be included in the initial case intake form for a paranormal investigation?

Accepted Answer

Client contact info, reported activity description, location history, and witness names

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Only the client's name and address

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Investigator credentials and equipment list only

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Social media handles of all witnesses

Question 3

When logging timestamps during an investigation, which format is recommended for consistency and clarity?

Accepted Answer

24-hour clock format with date (e.g., 2024-10-15 23:47:32)

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Relative time from investigation start (e.g., +00:45)

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AM/PM format without the date

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Approximate time rounded to the nearest hour

Question 4

What does a chain of custody document ensure in a paranormal investigation?

Accepted Answer

That evidence is tracked from collection through analysis to prevent tampering or loss

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That all investigators are paid fairly

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That clients receive copies of all media

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That equipment is returned after the investigation

Question 5

Which section of a final investigation report should address possible natural explanations for reported phenomena?

Accepted Answer

Alternative explanations / debunking analysis section

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Executive summary

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Team biography section

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Equipment inventory section

Question 6

How long should a CPI investigator typically retain case files after an investigation is closed?

Accepted Answer

Retain indefinitely or per organizational policy, typically a minimum of 3–5 years

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Delete them immediately after delivering the client report

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Keep only for 30 days

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Only retain if the client requests a copy