

C.A.S.P.E.R.
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results
A Free Lunch at the Ashbary
The complete C.A.S.P.E.R. Training course
A Training Manual to take home
A Written Test
Participation in an Actual Investigation
&
A Certificate of Completion
Program Itinerary
Kevin
Alex
Group
Types of Haunts
Why would a ghost stay on earth?
What isn’t a ghost?
An acronym that stands for: Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence
& Results
It’s about:
Getting More Consistent, Higher Quality, & More Credible Results.
Enhancing the process of ghost hunting in professionalism and creativity
How do we do that?
Proper training in Gear, Protocols, Procedures, & Mindset
The Differences
Electromagnetic Frequency Meter
Electronic Voice Phenomenon (audio recorder)
Photo Camera
Video Camera
Thermometer
Proper Mindset
Electronic
Frequency Meter (EMF)
Primary Purpose
Why Ghost Hunters use them
Types of EMF systems
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Class exercise – Use the EMF Meters
Electronic
Voice Phenomenon (EVP)
Primary Purpose
History of EVP
Where it all started
Official EVP Classifications
Class A, B, & C
Types of recorders
Proper Use & Protocols
Questioning
Questions to use
Questions to never use
Breaking new ground
Protocols
What is White Noise?
Pitfalls
Using Audio Editing Software
Related Gear
Headphones & Microphones
Analog converters
Class exercise – Use the EVP Recorders & Software
Photographic
Camera
Primary Purpose
What are Orbs,Vortex, Smoke, Mist, Vapor, or
Apparition?
How to improve your results
Film or Digital?
SLR or Point & Shoot?
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Common False Positives
Determining False Positives
Using Photo Enhancement Software
Class exercise – Use the Photo Cameras & software
Video Camcorder
Primary Purpose
Types
Tape or Hard Drive?
Understanding shutter speed
Understanding Infrared light
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Common False Positives
Determining False Positives
Still prints from video - procedure
Class exercise – Use the Camcorders
Thermometer
Primary Purpose
What is a Cold/Hot Spot?
Types of Thermometer
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Class exercise – Use the Thermometers
Proper
Mindset
Ghost Hunting is NOT about gadgets
Sensory Acuity
How to see the hidden
Positive Energy
The importance of energies in ghost hunting
Choose a Specialty
Think outside the box
Basic Additions
Procedure for Location Cultivation
Where to find ghosts
Proper Image and Motivations
Legal Hurdles
Expertly Navigating the Maze
Available Resources
Why Interviewers should NOT be Investigators
Questions to Ask
Class exercise – Role Play Q & A
Investigate or a waste of time?
Review Procedures
Set Goals
Determine When Investigation to occur
Determine investigative skills/tools necessary
Who will provide those skills/tools?
Assign a Lead Investigator (LI)
Importance of a Lead Investigator
Where do Séance’s, Tarot Cards, & Psychics fit into all this?
Class exercise – Choose a Lead Investigator
Perform eyewitness-interview
Prepare Maps of Location
Delegate to Investigators their assignments (posts)
Oversee Investigation Priorities:
Protocols
Safety
Integrity of the location
Integrity of the Evidence
Overall Team Functionality
Safety of the Team
Protecting
yourself, physically & spiritually, during an investigation/ghost hunt
The Non-negotiable
rules everyone MUST follow, or go home.
Everyone arrives Prepared, On Time, and
Sober
Prepared?
Preparing yourself Mentally
Contents of a Basic Ghost
Hunting Kit (other than ghost hunting gear)
Contents of the First Aid Kit
Attire for an Investigation
Proper clothes,
accessories, perfumes, colors, and foods for an investigation
The proper set up
Tools of an investigation
Class exercise – Set up an
actual working home base
What to do so the evidence is
credible
What NOT to do so the evidence is
credible
Using the Frantz/Kennedy Litmus
test of probability
Documenting the evidence
Class exercise – Perform an actual investigation in the haunted location of the
Class.
So much to sift through?
Types of official classifications
for paranormal experiences
Ere on the side of a natural
occurrence.
“Arguing from Ignorance”
plagues ghost hunting. Shun it.
Class exercise – Review
evidence gathered during the investigation
Fundamental Basics of starting a
club
Determine the “Posts” or
“Positions” that must be filled.
Sample Structure
The Member Contract
Sample
Layout, goals, bylaws &
protocols
Sample Structure
Marketing your club
Marketing Ideas for
membership growth
Guiding a club for consistent
& sustained growth
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