For those who want to conduct there own investigations, PSi has compiled this short guide as a reference.

First of all, try to get as much background info on any place you wish to investigate or explore. A day time investigation is recommended. One reason for this is to note your surroundings for when and if you decide to conduct a night time investigation. Take careful note of your surroundings such as nearby houses and no trespassing signs. If there are no trespassing signs posted do not enter. Most people will take offense and they will call the police if you are seen there, especially at night. Trespassing is a misdemeanor and you could be fined, if your lucky you may just be given a warning. If your not luck you could be slapped with criminal trespass in which you will spend the night in jail. Neither of which you want. If you want to got into a place that has no trespassing signs up, ask for permission from the property owner first. Always remember to respect the owners wishes, offending people is a sure way of getting a bad reputation, another thing you don't want.

Always travel in a group of two or more. There are many reasons for this. The main reason for this is for safety. If you were to get hurt in the middle of the night by yourself you could have a hard time getting home depending on your injury. Take it from me, walking around at night in the dark has its perils, tree stumps, roots, rocks, and other objects that are easier to see during the day are not as readily seen at night even with a flashlight. Many times I have tripped in the dark. But because I take my time and use caution I have not had any bad injuries as of yet. Although I did slightly twist my ankle once on a loose rock.

Always take whatever you bring in back out, and whatever you find leave in the same condition as you find it. Remember we are hear to observe and learn, not to vandalize. If vandalism is your reason for going don't both at all. No one is impressed.

Take down notes as you go and of any observations you may witness. If you don't like to take notes, or think that it take too long to take them, use a tape recorder to take notes instead. It makes it easier to make your report later if you have something to refer to.

Take as many pictures as possible to document the site and to get any psychic energies that may be in the area. We use 800 speed 35mm film, but 400 and 200 will work as well. Don't use too slow of a film though, or your pictures may not come out too good. Generally the faster the better. Try to avoid manual focus cameras as it can be difficult to adjust the focus in the dark. Also I've found that Polaroid cameras should only be used during the day as they don't take very good nighttime photos.

Wear dark cloths that don't have any reflective material on them as for 1) they glare too much in photographs, and 2) you don't want to attract any undue attention to yourselves. Try to remain inconspicuous. Not everyone understands the reason we go into cemeteries and such, and it is best not to put yourself into situations were you have to explain yourself at length why you are there.

If you are in a populated area, don't shine your flashlight beams into occupied buildings, especially late at night. People may be trying to sleep and won't like to disturbance, or people prowling around out side there house for that matter.

Which brings me to my next point. Don't go around making a lot of noise. People don't appreciate it, and you can't hear what might be happening around your. Besides its rude. Try to respect your surroundings and the spirits you are there to observe. If you make a nuisance of yourself the spirits won't be happy, and neither will the neighbors for the matter. You may get a visit from the police if you make too much of a disturbance.

For the most part use your commonsense and you should be OK.