What is a Medium?
So, what exactly is a medium anyway? Well, according to Allen Kardec, who wrote The Book on Mediums in 1874, a medium is, "Every person who feels, in any degree whatever, the influences of the spirits," and we are not speaking about alcohol here. What this means is that a medium is someone who feels or perceives energy beyond the normal five senses. A medium is someone who is open to the idea that you can hear messages from those who have passed away, spirit guides, angels, and your God source.
Does my religion matter?People of different religious faiths may truly believe that being a medium or psychic investigations are wrong. I truly believe that in order to make that assumption, you need to ask yourself some tough questions. If the concept of being a medium or having a psychic investigation goes against the grain of your religious beliefs, you need to discuss the matter with your religious leader. Ask questions, and see if the responses for or against the idea seem just and rational. If you are uncomfortable with the thought of a medium or psychic investigation, it is not time for you to delve into the subject. You must be comfortable with the concept of mediumship or be open to the chance that there may be more than meet's the eye in this world of ours before you start your investigative journey.
What if nobody in my circle of family or friends believes my paranormal claim?When you defend your beliefs to others who disagree with you, it is imperative to remain rooted in understanding. It is hard to avoid anger when others attack you, but it is necessary to remain calm. If you have faith in yourself and your beliefs, walk away from the situation and leave it for another time. You do not have to defend yourself; it is not required to prove yourself or your beliefs to anyone other than yourself. If your mind is full of any one idea, there is no room for anything else than that one idea. You cannot take it personally. We all agree to disagree about politics, sports, religion etc, this should be no different.
What is the best way to contact CPD?Email requests are usually answered within 24 hours.
How long do I have to wait for an investigation once I request one?This depends on the circumstances. CPD has to determine if the proper criteria exists for us to conduct an investigation in relation to your case. Once this is accomplished, we then take into consideration how quickly you can prepare your location for an investigation. Keep in mind as well, the investigators have to coordinate their availability. It could be anywhere from 7-14 days.
Can CPD (cleanse) my home or haunted area?Although we do not claim to have the ability to do this, our Medium can provide you with some forms of guidance in this area.
Am I expected to donate funding?Our investigations require no payment. Services are offered free of charge.
What if I have pets?All pets must be relocated prior to an investigation.
Where do I go while an investigation is under way?We allow one person to remain nearby.
What should I expect to gain from an investigation?Put your mind at ease. Appreciate that you have real investigators, by profession, who have come to help you. Your comfort is the priority. If evidence is obtained, you now have something which substantiates your claims. This can be overwhelming yet reassuring. We may also find reasonable explanations for what you feel is taking place.
Why is CPD unique?Many other paranormal groups exist. For the most part, they have good intentions. They are however comprised of curious people from all walks of life. You may have a waitress, cab driver, garbage man, dentist, or school teacher show up to conduct an investigation. These groups are staffed by amatuer investigators or hobbyists. The Chicago Paranormal Detectives is the original and only known paranormal research group staffed by current, certified Police Officers. Credibility is what our primary profession requires. We conduct investigations for a living. We can not afford to make false assumptions. We require absolute certainty and hard evidence to determine paranormal activity exists.
Do I have to be on T.V.?No. Our television series will only involves those giving consent.
Will CPD think Im crazy?Not at all. We are non judgemental and open to listen to you.
Are the guys real cops?Absolutely. Arresting bad guys, Investigating crime scenes. Writing speeding tickets. Criminal investigations. Handling domestic disputes. Suspicious subjects. Armed robberies. Car chases. Gang fights. Shootings, and everything else imaginable. The investigators are traditional municipal Police Officers by profession.
What is CPD's criteria for investigations?We do not conduct cases based on curiosity, there has to be an immediate need due to some form of exigence.
We do not work cases in apartments, townhouses or condo's.
Our investigations are conducted primarily Monday through Thursday 8pm to 4am
We work cases in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area.
We focus our attention on cases where visual or audible phenomena is reported. Things like feelings of being watched, dreams, or other sensations cannot be recorded. We cant consider anything which is not recorded as evidence.