T&A's investigations are conducted with the utmost professional respect for property and privacy. We do not intentionally try to provoke any spirits and we do not conduct seances. Any and all evidence and information collected during our investigations is not, and will not be, publicly released without the consent of property owners.

We primarily investigate scientifically using today's technology, but we will not overwhelm a location or a client with an excessive amount of cameras and wires as other teams have the tendency to do. We will also use metaphysical, or non-scientific techniques in our search for answers. Such means may include pendulums, dowsing rods, intuitive and psychic abilities. However, results from these methods are never suggested as being concrete evidence and clients are free to interpret this information as they choose. In addition, we are also very open minded and accommodating with regards to various religions or personal beliefs, but we do not indulge in controversial conspiracy theories of any subject matter.

T&A does not claim or guarantee to rid any location of spirits. So called "cleansings" don't always work long term regardless of what others may tell you. However, we do indeed try and we can also give recommendations and advice for help in this area. We are acquainted with a few well known demonologists, religious lay persons, psychic mediums, and shamans who are known to be able to provide better results.

Formal training we have received include:

• TAPS Academy, Nov 2011  (now called TAPS Institute)
• Spiritual Warfare, Sept 2012 - Praesidium of Warriors of St. Michael
• Demonology for Paranormal Groups, Aug 2014 - Rev. Dave Juliano
• Sasquatch: Have You Seen One? Sept 2014 - Sasquatch Watch of Virginia
• *Reiki Healing Levels 1&2 Practitioner, Apr 2015
• *Reiki Master, Mar 2021
• Near Death & NDE-like Experiences, Mar 2016 - Rev. Lowell K. Smith
• *Ordained ministers, Jul 2020 & Apr 2023 - Universal Life Church

Our booth/table at a local convention.

Tidewater & Albemarle Paranormal Investigations functions in a manner similar to a sole proprietorship, a type of business entity that is owned and run by one natural person and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business. The owner is in direct control of all elements and is legally accountable for the finances, including debts, loans, loss, etc. The owner has unlimited responsibility for all losses and debts. Every asset of the business is owned by the proprietor and all debts of the business are the proprietor's. It is a "sole" proprietorship in contrast with partnerships (which have at least 2 owners). A sole proprietor may use a trade name or business name other than his/her legal name, which will be legally trademarked. A permitted exception to the sole proprietor (single owner) stipulation is permitting the spouse of the sole proprietor to work for the business. They are not classified as a partner or an independent contractor. The sole propriety business is entitled to hire employees or enlist the services of independent consultants. Although an employee or consultant may be requested to contribute to a business related decision, it is only considered a recommendation. It is not possible for the owner to renounce or apportion responsibility for any decision arising from such recommendations. The owner carries the financial responsibility for all debts and/or losses suffered by the business, to the extent of using personal assets to discharge any outstanding liabilities. The owner is exclusively liable for all business activities conducted by the sole proprietorship and accordingly, entitled to full control and all earnings associated with it. According to the Small Business Administration a sole proprietor and their business are considered as one and the same.