Investigator's manual
Ufology is the study of the UFO phenomenon. At it's core is the investigation of UFO reports as made by human witnesses, the enigmatic souce of the original sighting typically having long since departed. In some cases, however, physical traces may have been left on the environment and these need to be collected and analyzed according to accepted scientific procedures. Primary witnesses need to be interviewed and other corroborating witnesses (and data) sought out. Since well over 90 percent of all UFO reports turn out to be IFOs - Identified Flying Objects - after a thorough examination, it is important to ascertain if any mundane phenomena, manmade, meteorological or astronomical, may have been in the immediate vicinity of the sighting and somehow served as its stimulus. Everything from street lamps and advertizing blimps, to ball lightning and the planet Venus have been misinterpreted as UFOs at one time or another. Only by identifying and eliminating such mundane sources can researchers concentrate on the core phenomenon. With close encounters and other so-called high strangeness cases, a thorough investigation is even more necessary, especially where episodes of missing time and other psychological or physiological effects are reported by the witness(es). Indeed, a UFO investigation can become quite complicated, involving issues of ethics, confidentiality, media relations and other aspects of human behavior with which most of us are ill-equipped, or at least untrained, to deal with. Questions about regressive hypnosis, potential hoaxes, witness reliability and so on tax even the most sincere and objective investigator. Accordingly, MUFON has established a program to train member volunteers as Field Investigators. The heart and soul of this program is the MUFON Field Investigator's Manual, now in a newly revized fourth edition. This 311-page manual comes bound.
Michael E. Knoke, CPP, and Edward P. De Lise, CPP, Editors ASIS International The breadth and depth of this manual will appeal to those interested in understanding what investigators do, as well as those starting out in the profession and veteran investigators wanting to hone their skills or seek professional credentials through certification. Topics such as investigations management, interview and interrogation, undercover investigations, and due diligence are discussed in depth, providing basic as well as advanced techniques required by professional investigators. The manual also describes the basics of preemployment background screening and provides a how-to approach to develop a comprehensive program that is compliant with current regulations. The chapters on evidence and testimony offer insight regarding topics that are often taken for granted. This manual is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their investigative knowledge and preparing for the Professional Certified Investigator ( PCI) examination. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the following reference material as they are preparing for the PCI examination. After carefully reviewing the domains of study and identifying individual learning needs, candidates may use additional references and study opportunities as necessary. Page Content.
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