CPI Ethics, Safety & Legal Considerations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Why is obtaining property owner permission important before an investigation?
- To impress clients
- To check for EMF levels
- To ensure legality and respect for property (Correct answer)
- To avoid using GPS
Correct answer: To ensure legality and respect for property
Entering property without consent is illegal and unethical, and can lead to legal consequences.
Question 2: What is the ethical way to handle client confidentiality?
- Share details for publicity
- Post findings on social media
- Keep client information private unless authorized (Correct answer)
- Use footage in documentaries immediately
Correct answer: Keep client information private unless authorized
Information about clients and locations should not be shared without permission to protect privacy and trust.
Question 3: What is a common safety precaution during investigations?
- Investigate alone at night
- Always work in teams for safety (Correct answer)
- Avoid first aid kits
- Only use cameras
Correct answer: Always work in teams for safety
Working in pairs or teams ensures support in case of injury, disorientation, or unexpected events.
Question 4: What is the role of a liability waiver in paranormal investigations?
- To avoid paying taxes
- To allow destruction of evidence
- To protect against legal claims (Correct answer)
- To capture spirits
Correct answer: To protect against legal claims
Waivers protect both the client and the investigator from legal disputes related to injury or property damage.
Question 5: Why is it important to stay calm during an investigation?
- To provoke spirits
- To scare clients
- To keep control and professionalism (Correct answer)
- To increase adrenaline
Correct answer: To keep control and professionalism
Remaining calm ensures rational decision-making and maintains professionalism, especially in high-stress situations.
Question 6: What should you do if someone is injured during an investigation?
- Ignore the injury
- Record the incident for evidence
- Provide aid and seek medical help (Correct answer)
- Continue the investigation
Correct answer: Provide aid and seek medical help
Providing basic first aid and contacting emergency services if needed ensures health and safety compliance.
Question 7: How should investigators treat reported paranormal experiences?
- Laugh at the stories
- Dismiss them as imagination
- Respectfully document and analyze accounts (Correct answer)
- Avoid client interaction
Correct answer: Respectfully document and analyze accounts
Investigators should listen respectfully and document accounts without judgment or bias.
Question 8: Why is proper training important for investigators?
- To impress other teams
- To film reality TV shows
- To maintain safety and ethical standards (Correct answer)
- To sell paranormal gear
Correct answer: To maintain safety and ethical standards
Proper training ensures safe and ethical practices while improving the credibility of the team.
Question 9: What is the ethical response to a hoax discovery?
- Publicly shame the client
- Ignore the hoax
- Report respectfully and move forward (Correct answer)
- Use it as entertainment
Correct answer: Report respectfully and move forward
Professionals should document the evidence, maintain respect, and avoid public shaming.
CPI Ethics, Safety & Legal Considerations 1
Why is obtaining property owner permission important before an investigation?