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These teams certainly talk about it regularly,
enjoy the camaraderie of those who also enjoy
‘the hunt” and are a vital part of finding
evidence. But do they truly use this evidence
with the intent of solving the case? For
example, how often do groups of this category
go to the level of comparing things like
atmospheric or solar conditions with other teams
that have captured the same type of evidence to
find if there is a common link? They know the
paranormal world exists. They have theories as
to why it exists. and they. But if the issue was
honestly addressed, how many actually
investigate to “discover” the truth? Many make
it a habit to go to the numerous famous locations
worldwide and investigate the already well-
known claims but, rarely if ever consider saving the answer. That’s what an investigator does. About the Florida Bureau of
their evidence for comparison and review with Because of how society has painted the term Paranormal Investigations -
evidence taken from other investigations. The “paranormal investigator”, it is becoming www.paranormalfbi.com:
term “Paranormal Thrill Seeker” should be increasingly difficult to understand what this
looked at the same way others who engage in means exactly. Within my own group, we even “In 2011 our group of educators and law
other adrenalin filled activities. There is nothing struggle with the concept at times. Despite this, enforcement professionals came together with a
wrong with being a “Paranormal Thrill Seeker”, we are constantly striving to improve our common interest, to investigate claims of the
we all enjoy the rush. BUT, if the “thrill” is your methods and protocols for the good of the field. paranormal and search for the answers that have
motive, your goal, are you truly an investigator? But it requires work and dedication. This is the plagued mankind for centuries—Is there life
This is a question you can only ask yourself, and message I want to send to those who are seeking after death?
ask it honestly. the final answer. To express our desire to conduct our
Remember, an investigator is in search Regardless of which category you see investigations in the professional vein of a
of the truth. The final answer revealed in that yourself as part of, please understand that all are criminal investigation we adopted a name that
search, whatever it is, should be the goal of the an important part to the field of paranormal reflected this goal; The Florida Bureau of
investigator. research an investigation is. I just ask that you Paranormal Investigation also known as FBPI.
The term Spiritual Searcher is meant to look within yourself and honestly examine the To accomplish this goal, members of the
denote those that are trying to find a personal reason you do this. Share what you have learned. FBPI use the tried and true methods employed
answer to the question of life after death. The Seek training so that you know what you are by both the law enforcement and the
Spiritual Searcher is often one who has heading into (You would never sky dive without professional paranormal community to
experienced a personal tragedy or has had a receiving training prior to jumping would you?). substantiate claims of the paranormal. It is our
personal paranormal experience and is simply Have fun with it, learn from it, find yourself in desire, not only to collect and evaluate evidence
looking for the answers they need to bring order it. More importantly, be part of it. []
we uncover without emotion or preconceived
or closure to themselves. This individual has no opinions, but to prepare a case as if we were
other investigative goal but to prove to About Larry Lawson:
taking it to trial. It is with this desire for the truth
themselves the existence of the afterlife and Paranormal Stakeout with Larry Lawson
that allows the FBPI to conduct investigations
providing proof to others is of minimal is a program dedicated to the future of with the clear goal of seeking the truth,
importance. paranormal investigation and research. As a regardless of where it takes us.”
Everyone in these three categories have a career law enforcement officer and law
place at the table in the world of paranormal enforcement educator, host Larry Lawson
The Florida Bureau of Paranormal
inquiry. Not one is less important than the other. focuses on the use of tried and true law
InvestigationsTeam
But the motivations of their goals are important enforcement investigative techniques in
to the field. This entire concept I have provided conducting paranormal investigations. Despite
• Larry Lawson - Founder/FBPI Director
is surely going to create controversy. The idea of his training, he also an keeps open mind to
what a “Paranormal Investigator” is has been discussions on topics that deal with evidence • Dan Clarkson - Lead Field Investigator
engrained into today’s society. Much of that that are not quite as physical in nature. • Ryan Lawson- Founding
credit has to be given to the many shows seen on Paranormal Stakeout guests are professionals in Member/Investigator
• Evan Lawson- Founding Member /
television that provide an, at times, unrealistic the field, conducting the investigations and
Investigator
view of what paranormal investigation entails. research needed to further the cause of
• Erin Clarkson - Investigator
When discussing this thought, I like to compare paranormal study. Larry advocates an agenda of
• Sherri Cox - Case Manager
a paranormal investigation to a law enforcement standardization of structure and training in the
• Nikki Shrieves - Investigator
stakeout. On television or in the movies, a police field paranormal investigation and research for
• Michael Maxwell - Investigative
stakeout is an exhilarating adventure fraught the purpose of one day being able to produce the
with excitement and danger. The truth is a evidence needed to convince a jury of the Experiments & Scene Safety
stakeout is most often a long VERY boring affair existence of the paranormal. Whether it is • Tina Maxwell- Investigator
that MIGHT bring about 30 seconds of ghosts, UFO’s or cryptids, No topic is too • Sharon Hawker - Investigator
• Mark Holt - Research Manager
excitement and danger. The paranormal dangerous on “Paranormal Stakeout”!
• Valerie Holt - Investigator
investigation is no different at all but that’s not To Listen to Current and Past episodes of
• Jonathan Orphanidis- Investigator
generally what television presents to its viewers. Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson, Listen
• Jim Wilson - Tech Manager
When you peel the layers of this concept https://www.spreaker.com/show/3135813/episo
away, you will find that a paranormal des/feed
investigator needs to be a serious student of the www.paranormalfbi.com
question of life after death, dedicated to finding