-Missing more than two investigations a month.

-Disrespect to a fellow team member.

-Disrespect to the founder or Team Manager.

-Disrespect to a client, client's property, etc.

-Disrespect to a fellow paranormal team or group.

-Faking evidence

-Not doing one's duty, failure to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

* If an applicant successfully completes their probation period with no violations and acceptable attendence ( two meetings a month, two investigations a month), then that member shall be given a final evalution and will become a full member of SSPRS and given full investigator status and will be able to apply for management positions should they be open.

* The SSPRS attendence policy is fairly simple and flexible enough to allow for life's unforseen issues and problems, which we understand, everyone has. However, it is binding and will be bent for no one, barring exceptionally extraordinary circumstances.

1.) A Member must be present and on time for two meetings out of three-four per month. In other words, attendence for team meetings is 50%. If you will not be coming to a meeting and have a valid reason for doing so, you need to call the founder and let them know or make prior arrangements so that you are not missing in action. Just because two meetings a month is all that is required, it does not mean that you are only expected to make those two. In fact, it is a good idea to make all of them if you can. If it is found out that you are skipping other meetings and just making two per month to be lazy and for no good reason, you will face disciplinary action. You should only miss a meeting if you need to take care of legitment business and then call the founder or Team Manager to get caught up.

2.) A Member must be present for two investigations per month. Ideally, everyone will be present for investigations as all the help we can get is greatly appreciated, plus the experience is invaluable, as each investigation is quite different from its predecessor. The number of investigations per month will vary naturally, so it is safe to say at least 50% with good meeting attendence is acceptable. However, please try to make it to as many investigations as you can, as we can all learn from the experience. If you cannot make it to an investigation, please call the Founder or Team Manager 48 hours ahead of time, unless its an emergency, to let them know and you will be excused, however, be sure its a valid excuse and not simply skivving off.

3.) Tardiness is unprofessional and will not be tolerated. If you are going to be late, be sure to let the founder or Team Manager know ahead of time to ensure that you will not be marked absent duing a meeting or investigation. If you are late, you will be asked why and the truth is expected. If you are caught being late due to your own actions, it will not be excused.

4.) If you miss either a meeting or investigation without calling the Founder or Team Manager ahead of time to let them know that you will not be present ( or calling at all a.k.a. a No Call/No Show) you will be marked for disciplinary action which will consist with the first offense a verbal warning. The 2nd offense will be a written warning and a mark on your personnel file. The 3rd offense will be a suspension from team activities for two weeks and barring for the next investigation following the offense. The 4th offense will result in termination and barring from future membership.

5.) Any breaking of any of these attendence rules is considered a deviation. Deviations are noted in the attendence records and will roll off every two months. If you get more than three deviations during a two month period you will be suspended for two weeks and barred from the next investigation following the offense. If you get more than four, you will be terminated. You can clear up deviations by completing projects for the team.

Lastly, and most importantly, attendence is related directly to communication. If you cannot make a meeting or investigation, please, call the Founder or Team Manager and let us know. We are not here to make you life a living hell and in fact, we want to make being a part of SSPRS a valued part of your life. In order for that to happen however, everyone must pull their own wieght and not become a burden on the other members. Remember, communication is key.

Team Member Behavior Guidelines.

* All SSPRS members will conduct themselves in a mature, professional and scientific manner while on site, investigating, researching, attending conferences, or representing SSPRS at any point, time or location. At no time will disrespect for anyone be tolerated, or under any circumstances. The following is a list of actions that will result in automatic termination. This list while attempting to be comprehensive is not all inclusive. If you commit any of the following offenses, not only will you be terminated immeadiately but you will also be barred from membership in the future:

* Harrassment. This applies to any form of this conduct, including: verbal, emotional, mental, physical, sexual, racial or any other form of harassment. Harrassment constitutes repeating an action to a person that has made it clear they find it offensive, either overtly or to a team manager or founder. If you committ harassment in any form, be prepared to be terminated without exception. All accusations of harrassment will be fully investigated. If you believe you are being harassed, please see a team manager or founder. The team manager and founder will discuss it and investigate further.

* The use of drugs whether on an SSPRS investigation or otherwise. This includes illegal drugs and legal drugs used illegally. This is absolutely unacceptable behavior and you will be turned into the authorities if caught. If you are on a legitiment prescription and it will interfere with your team duties, you are asked to notify a team manager or founder and stay home for the duration of the presciption.

* Disrespect of a client or client's rights. This includes any form of detrimental behavior towards a client or client's property or infringement of their rights as human beings. Making fun of clients, stealing from them, etc all fall under this heading.

* Falsifying evidence. This is one of the lowest and worst acts possibly imaginable and you will be escorted from the property and SSPRS team if you are caught engaging in such dishonesty immeadiately.

* Theft. Of any kind.

* Breaking any US laws, including a traffic violation which is defined as excessive speeding (10 MPH or more above the stated speed limit) while on an SSPRS assignment or investigation/trip. If you are acting as an SSPRS member and are caught doing this you will be terminated. Its dangerous and not required. Better be their late then arrive in a pine box.

* Driving under the influence. This applies to ANY time.

* Alchohol consumption 24 hours prior to an investigation and coming to a meeting or investigation intoxicated or hung over.

*Sexual conduct on site or at any team function. This is for the home, not the public.

* Gossip. This is NOT tolerated and will be investigated and punished as much as possible, up to and including termination. The he said she said stuff stays at home.

* Goofing off during an investigation in any way, or engaging in behaviors or activities that will endanger a fellow team member, client, equipment or client property.

* Breaking a confedentiality agreement.

* Showing up to an investigation unprepared to work.

* Showing up to a meeting unprepared.

* Showing up with poor personal hygiene and appearence. Try to be as professional as possible. This does not mean suit and tie, but be neat and presentable. For example it would be unprofessional to go to an investigation covered in filth or with ones underwear hanging out.

* Poor treatment of equipment, damage or loss of equipment to carelessness. This could lead to termination as well as replacement of the equipment damaged/lost.

* Fighting with another team member or client or team or group.

* Showing SSPRS in any light other than professional and mature.

* Failure to wear proper SSPRS identification (if provided).

* Leaving an investigation or meeting early. You are supposed to have planned for those times adequately to allow you to be there. It is YOUR responsibility to be punctual and properly prepared and scheduled with your time. If this occurs more than twice a month you will be terminated unless its a medical/family emergency.

* Having a cell phone on and making/recieving calls on it or any other communication device during an investigation. You can have them but have them shut OFF.

* Attempting to impose your beliefs on another, be it team member or client. We are all unique and different. This includes our belief systems, aka, religions. If you disagree with someone elses view, then simply keep it to yourself and respect their rights and opinions. At all times SSPRS will remain non-religious and objective. If you are religious then by all means practice and be happy in it but do not try to make a convert on an investigation. That is not what we are there for. Most of all, be conscious of a clients belief system and respect it.

* Slacking off or sleeping during evidence analysis. This will NOT be tolerated and you will only get ONE warning before termination.

* Using extreme provocation during an investigation. This is defined as cursing at the entities, yelling, screaming or using obscenities. This also covers religious provocation simply because we are not priests and therefore should not act as such as we do not have their experience or training, nor do we know what the client's beliefs are. This not only shows us as unprofessional but demeans our client and purpose.

* Offering medical/psychological advice as if you are a doctor. You are not a doctor. Do not try to be one. Simply state your opinion and refer the client to the appropriate professionals if necessary. DO NOT overstep your boundries or sphere of influence.

Transportation To Meetings And Activities, Guests and Family Attedence, Client Participation During Investigations.

* Transportation to and from meetings and activities is the sole responsibility of the team member. However, if a team member needs a ride for a reason such as lacking a car or car has broken down, they may call another team member and arrange to car pool. If car pooling is done, be sure to help out your fellow team member by either sharing the cost for fuel or assisting in some other way.

* Guests and family are not permitted at meetings unless cleared through the Founder prior to the meeting. Family and guests are not permitted on investigations without the approval of the client and the founder and when they are in attendence, the member who brought them will be responsible for them and any distractions or damage done.

Family members and "tag along" guests are generally frowned upon because usually more harm is done than good but should someone or a family member show genuine interest, we will try accomodate and educate them to the best of our ability.

* Clients are discouraged from participating during an investigation because of the simple fact that it introduces an uncontrolable variable into the investigation parameters and may in fact damage the credibility of any footage captured. Due to the risk of tampering or accident ( or even intentional manipulation ), client's are barred from participating in an investigation. However, they are welcome to be present and ask questions and interact with team members.

Equipment, Team Member Equipment and Equipment as a Whole.

* Any equipment donated to SSPRS as a group becomes the property of SSPRS as a group and will remain at the founder's home under lock and key until needed. No one team member shall own this type of equipment and this type of equipment will be clearly marked with a label and number.

* Any equipment bought and owned by an individual team member is not subject to SSPRS regulations, however, it shall be the sole responsibility of that team member and SSPRS is not liable for any damages sustained to it during an investigation or event and the team member bring it at their own risk.

* Any and all equipment used and brought to an investigation will be treated with extreme care and respect to avoid damage or disruption to its operation or structural integrity. All equipment shall be inventoried, numbered and cataloged prior to an investigation and afterwards to insure nothing is lost or broken. Broken items are the responsiblity of the owner and the owner assumes the risk of this by bringing their own equipment. This only applies to accidental damage or damage by activity, not to intentional damage caused by a team member or client.

* Any intentional mistreatment by a team member, of any SSPRS equipment or another team member's equipment will result in termination and replacement of the equipment or reimbursement if necessary. This also applies to a client however, it does not apply to activity in a client's home only to intentional destruction or attempted damage for spiteful purposes.

Service Charges, Team Money and Fundraisers.

* At no time will SSPRS charge anything for any service rendered for any reason. SSPRS will also not ask for donations from clients for services rendered or in exchange for. SSPRS shall not accept gifts from clients.

* While there are no mandatory team dues, team members, if they wish and if they can, are allowed to place money they wish the team to use into a central team bank account which must then be tracked and recorded. This bank account will provide monthly statements of the money being deposited, withdrawn and how its used. This money shall not be used for personal reasons and only for the team itself. This account will require two signatures in order to make any changes or withdrawls. Monthly statements will provided to all team members and upon request.

* Fundraisers will be done from time to time to help finance team events, trips or activities. These fundraisers will be in the form of healthy activities, such as bake sales, sales of goods from catalogs, candle sales, ticket raffles, etc that will benefit the community as well as help raise an honest profit for the team without charging for services rendered. All fundraisers will be fully documented and recorded. Any money from the fundraisers will go directly into the team account.

* Any theft or abuse of the monies gained from fundraisers or from the team account will result in termination and full crimminal prosecution.

* The Emergency Use Clause. This clause is enacted herein to help SSPRS team members in desperate or life threatening situations where money may help them survive, get home, pay for medical supplies, etc. This clause can only be enacted when the matter is presented to the team and a majority vote consisting of 5 out of 6 in favor of is obtained. The team member needing assistance must request that the clause be enacted in order for it to be voted upon. This is only to be used or enacted in dire circumstances and only for necessary needs, not for bills, car payments, etc. We are a family at SSPRS and we take care of our own.

Media Relations, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Fraud by Clients, Care Beyond The Investigation, Case Sharing.

* All requests for media relations, covering stories or news appearences, any type of media appearence or relation shall be relayed directly to the team manager who will then meet with the Founder. The founder will ultimately decide in favor of or against said media relation.

* SSPRS members are forbidden to discuss cases, past or present or any type of SSPRS related information, including personal information of team members, practices, clients, etc, to the media without permission from the parties involves, aka, the founder, client, and team.

* Media relations will be evaluated to see if the relation will allow for the growth of SSPRS and the paranormal investigation and research field as a whole in a postive way. If this does not or will not occur, then SSPRS will not accept the request.

* All investigations are considered automatically absolutely non-disclosure. This means SSPRS members are forbidden from discussing ANY details about ANY case to anyone outside of SSPRS. (including and especially TV and radio).The exception to this is with other TAPS Family Teams, or Infinity Paranormal member who is assisting with the case. Any violation of this rule will result in immeadiate termination. This includes discussing cases with law enforcement without a proper warrant supplied and signed by a judge.

* As stated previously, law enforcement is also barred from details of cases, case files, investigations and team information and documents unless a valid court order or warrant is supplied and signed by a judge. If a warrant/order that is valid and legal is presented, access will be allowed under due process of law.

* Faud by clients to delude paranormal investigators and fake evidence for attention, fame or financial gain is always a possiblity and if caught by SSPRS engagine in such activities for any reason, then any investigation and research being done ceases immeadiately, and all non-disclosure agreements become null and void.

* At times, SSPRS will need to refer the client to other teams, professionals or sources of aid. SSPRS will do this when needed and appropriate with discression to ensure the client will be helped. SSPRS will also follow up with clients after an investigation to ensure satisfaction and to be sure every amount of help was given that it is possible to give.

* SSPRS shall not share cases or refer cases to other teams unless they are one of the following:

1.) TAPS

2.) TAPS Family

3.) Infinity Paranormal or an Infinity Related Team

4.) Part of the GhostHounds Network

5.) A Professional Scientifice Oriented Team or Team with a verifiable track record of experience and professionalism.

Case referral to any team outside of TAPS, TAPS Family or Infinity is the sole discretion of the founder and team manager and will be done when SSPRS cannot physically reach a location or can no longer help the client.

1st Amendment: The Hopkins SPIRIT Merger Clause. Added: 5/18/2006

At no time will SSPRS merge with another team for any reason or under any circumstance, regardless of name changes. SSPRS is a unique entity into and of itself and requires no such mergers or combinations which may be detrimental to the SSPRS research effort.

2nd Amendment: The Maria Clause. Added 4/01/2007

If at any time during an investigation or the research process SSPRS discoveres illegal activity that may endanger other members of the client's family, child or adult, that places said child or adult in a position to be harmed, physically, emotionally or mentally, and there is a clear and present danger, SSPRS will take action and notify the authorities within 24 hours of the discovery and fully cooperate in any investigation of such activities.

3rd Amendment: The Networking and Establishment Clause. 4/01/2007

SSPRS will at times work with teams outside of the Infinity or TAPS Families, both in the SSPRS home territory, the state of Tennessee and beyond, in an attempt to assist a client or conduct a joint investigation, in the mindset of providing the best service possible and to educate ourselves and others by an exposure to multiple methods of research and views. However, SSPRS will not work with any team deemed unprofessional as this would damage not only SSPRS as a team but the entire community. The following includes but isn't limited to actions that would mark a team as unprofessional:

1.) Trespassing, past or present.

2.) Use of drugs, alchohol, or smoking while on site and 24 hours prior.

3.) Abuse of team members, client property, case files, information or evidence.

4.) Poorly maintained website.

5.) Plagerism or theft of other's work and presenting it as ones own.

6.) Claiming to be TAPS or TAPS Family while not.

7.) Falsifying any evidence at all.

8.) Stealing in any way shape form or fashion.

9.) Charging for services.

10.) Violation of Non-Disclosure Agreements.

11.) Any crimminal activity of the team.

12.) Damaging the paranormal research field by flaming other teams, researchers, etc.

13.) Not helping the client to the fullest of their ability.

14.) Association with fraudulent paranormal teams or people out to gain a profit, such as IGHS (International Ghost Hunters Society).

15.) Forcing religion upon a team or using fraudulent methods to "help" a client.

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I hereby state and affirm that I have read and completely understand these rules outlined above and swear to uphold and follow them at all times and understand that any violation or breaking of these rules will result in disciplinary action up to and including possible termination.

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