Our mission statement is simple:

  1. To investigate reported claims of paranormal events/activity,

  2. To discover the source and story of local "urban legends"

  3. To assist with the enhancement of local historical agencies information data base's.
 

The VPI “10 Commandments":

All case information that VPI members are exposed to is considered CONFIDENTIAL and details of such are not to be released in any form, unless the board has a current “information release agreement” with the site or site owners.  We must at all times protect the client’s confidentiality and privacy!

1.             VPI uses very simple tools and techniques in the collection, documentation and review of all data that is collected on site.   These tools, methods and techniques have historically provided the best results for our organization.

2.             VPI or its members are not doing this in order to become the next “Para-celeb's".  We have no interest or desire in having a television/radio show, tons of press or to become the "only go to group". 

3.             In order to get a comprehensive picture of what "paranormal events" may (or not) be occurring we will need to conduct a series of investigations on site during the day and in the evening. We believe that if a location is truly active then it will be during the day as well as at night.  Contrary to what is shown on television or movies "ghosts do not clock in" when its dark or get active during a "golden haunting hour" that starts at o'bright thirty in the morning. 

4.             We are of many faith’s and belief systems.   VPI and its members must maintain an "agnostic" view towards what paranormal events are while researching, conducting investigations, data review and data reveals of any site.  We cannot promote the concept of angels, demons, minions, or any other religious or new age beliefs to our clients.

5.             We can and often network to other investigation groups or individuals with a specified profession or talent for professional opinions and technical assistance.

6.             VPI does not use what we consider “fringe" sciences, techniques or technology.  These include but are not limited to: Ouija boards, dowsing rods, crystal energy, pendent use, healers, spirit guides/channeler’s, psychics/sensitive’s, séance’s or any unproven technology.   This does not mean that we won’t allow the “testing” of “fringe sciences/tech” but because their results are historically unproven  and more often based blind faith we cannot use their results as part of our evidence until they are proven to be legitimate investigative tools.

7.             We need to conduct our investigations and data collection in an environment as "contamination free" as possible, so we limit the size our investigation teams to 2-4 VPI members and 1-2 "residents" during a typical home visit.  If the site is significantly larger we can field several more investigators, a good example is a rather large mansion house or an outside venue  

8.             In our travels we have found that most unexplained events have a natural or man-made source and that "true" haunted/active locations are few and far between.  Success in one location does not mean success at another.   Popular media and MANY paranormal groups want you to believe that this stuff occurs EVERYWHERE and every site/location they investigate or hunt is HAUNTED.  This misconception is created by people who are in entertainment, wanting their ego stroked, seekers of fame or to promote the success of their business/product/show.

9.             We will not tell "ghost's/energies” to leave the site or to "go into the light", this only happens in     movies and on television such as Ghost Whisperer.  How would you feel if you were told to vacate the home you've lived in for years or possibly centuries?

10.          VPI (and its members) are not in the business of performing home/site blessings, protection spells/blessings, exorcisms or services of this nature.  If you encounter someone that feels they require this type of service then we strongly urge you to advise them to contact their local minister/priest/priestess/rabbi.  The only possible assistance we may provide (requiring board approval) is referral assistance.