Being an API Guest

Welcome to Anomalous Phenomena Investigations International (API)

 

What You Need To Know As A Guest On An API Investigation

What we require of our guests:

API endeavors to make each and every investigation a safe, happy and successful one for all participants. We also like to ensure that local residents and the general population suffer little or no impact from our presence. So, for each and every guest who would like to participate in an investigation we require certain conditions be met, as follows:

 

1. At least one week before the commencement of the investigation each guest must supply us with their full name and city/town/village of abode. This will be used on the ID badge that we issue to you as a guest. Many people who are members of other teams already possess an ID badge, which can be used instead of an API Guest ID.

2. We also include the above requested information on the Police Notification sheet that we hand in to the local police offices. 

3. If you are arriving in an automobile we also require your registration number. This also is included on the form that we provide to the local police. We register with the police for a number of reasons. We find that it is a nice courtesy that they appreciate, it lets them know who all these strangers are in their area, and what our purpose is, and it helps them to determine who is with us for an investigation so that their vehicles can be watched and guarded against things such as vandalism and theft. This comes in handy for those times when we don't bring our own security team.

4. Each and every person attending our investigations will be asked to fill out an Emergency Medical Form. This form will not be seen by any other participants, nor by the API team. You will carry it in a pocket on your person. In the event of an emergency we can then instruct the attending medical personnel that you have this form on you, which can greatly speed up any necessary medical treatment you may require.

5. We require each and every participant to sign a Release of Liability form. This not only protects the location owner/trustees, but also protects API. By participating in one of our investigations you take full responsibility for any injuries you may incur or damages that you may cause.

6. Occasionally we will require that guests sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. This agreement is necessary in the event that a location owner wishes to maintain anonymity and does not wish to have any information disclosed about the investigation, or if API for some reason wishes to maintain secrecy until a certain time limit has expired. In the case of authors and participating leaders of other teams, special agreements will be made.

7. We do not allow the consumption of alcohol or the use of any illegal/controlled substances. Any who show up inebriated or under the influence will be refused participation in the investigation.

We expect that each and every guests will abide by and agree to the above listed conditions. They are mandatory and no exceptions will be made. We feel that they are necessary procedures that can only help to ensure that everyone has a safe experience with API.

 

What to expect at an investigation:

Upon arrival at the location you will be asked to sign all necessary forms and display your ID Badge either around your neck or pinned to your outer clothing.  

You will notice team members and other co-teams preparing their equipment for the investigation. Feel free to ask any questions about what they are doing, and why.

Expect to be in some very dark locations, and at times in some very narrow areas of a building. You may also find that we are covering areas outside and in wooded areas. You will want to wear shoes that are comfortable and easy to walk or hike in. The same rule goes for clothing.

Generally, we will all meet in one room, called the Base Room, where each person will be assigned to a group for the night. We will then lead everyone on a quick tour of the location and point out any danger spots they need to be aware of. We then return to the Base Room, each group is given their area to investigate and we then head to our areas. We remain in our areas for one hour, and then return to the Base Room for a break and to be directed to the next area. While in the Base Room we request that everyone refrain from discussing what they may have seen, felt, heard or experienced during their vigils.

Make sure to bring food and something to drink, like a flask of coffee, tea or cola. Break times in the Base Room are used for snacking and preparing for the next vigil. Sometimes smoking will be allowed inside the Base Room. For those occasions when it is not permitted we will designate a smoking area outside. We will also make sure that there are always toilet facilities available.

We ask that nobody leave from their vigil unless it is an absolute necessity or an emergency. If you must leave ask someone to go with you as we don't want anyone wandering around alone.

You will notice that a lot of different equipment is in use during an investigation, including, but not limited to...cameras, video cameras, sound recorders, dowsing rods, dowsing crystals, crystal glasses, cd players, computers, thermometers, EMF Meters, torches, note pads and various other items. API likes to try varied experiments and record the results. Other co-Team guests might also be conducting their own experiments. We ask that other guests do not handle the equipment, trigger objects or experiments unless otherwise requested to do so.

We also do a lot of writing. What we are doing is recording weather conditions, EMF readings, temperature changes, movement of certain items, peoples impressions, feelings, possible sightings of paranormal activity, etc.... If you see, hear, feel, smell, or sense anything make sure to tell the note keeper in your group, or write it on your own note pad, along with the location you are in and the time. Don't forget to record your name as well. These notes will all be handed in at the end of the investigation to an API team member. If there is anything else you wish to know or are curious about just ask an API team member or another co-Team guest member.

 

 

 

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