# The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS)

> TAPS is a non-profit paranormal investigation organization founded in 1990 by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson in Warwick, Rhode Island. All investigations are completely free and confidential. As seen on Ghost Hunters (Syfy / Discovery+).

## About
- [About TAPS](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/about): Mission, history, methodology, and values. TAPS pioneered the debunking-first approach to paranormal investigation — ruling out every rational explanation before drawing any conclusions. Founded 1990.
- [The TAPS Team](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/team): Lead investigators Jason Hawes (founder), Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, and Shari DeBenedetti, plus the full TAPS home team and TAPS Family Management.

## Services
- [Request a Free Investigation](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/request): Submit a confidential case request. TAPS investigates homes, businesses, historic sites, and outdoor locations worldwide at no cost. No exceptions.
- [Contact TAPS](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/contact): Reach the TAPS team directly or find your nearest TAPS Family investigator.

## Locations Served
- [Rhode Island](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/locations/rhode-island): Free paranormal investigations across Rhode Island — TAPS headquarters since 1990.
- [Massachusetts](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/locations/massachusetts): Free paranormal investigations across Massachusetts including Boston, Salem, Worcester, and Cape Cod.
- [Connecticut](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/locations/connecticut): Free paranormal investigations throughout Connecticut including Hartford, New Haven, and Mystic.
- [New Hampshire](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/locations/new-hampshire): Free paranormal investigations across New Hampshire including Manchester, Portsmouth, and the White Mountains region.
- [New York](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/locations/new-york): Free paranormal investigations across New York State including NYC, Hudson Valley, Buffalo, and Long Island.

## Blog & Resources
- [TAPS Field Notes Blog](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog): Investigation breakdowns, case studies, educational articles, and news from the TAPS investigators.
- [Why TAPS Is Always Free](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/why-taps-is-always-free): Jason Hawes explains TAPS's non-profit model and founding commitment to free investigations.
- [What Happens During a TAPS Investigation](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/what-happens-during-a-taps-investigation): Complete step-by-step walkthrough from environmental assessment through final debrief.
- [How to Request a Free Paranormal Investigation](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/how-to-request-a-free-paranormal-investigation): Step-by-step guide to submitting a case request and what to expect at each stage.
- [EMF Meters Explained](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/emf-meters-explained): What EMF meters actually measure, their limitations, and how TAPS uses them — by Steve Gonsalves.
- [The Psychology of Paranormal Experience](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/psychology-paranormal-experience): Scientific explanations for paranormal phenomena: infrasound, sleep paralysis, carbon monoxide, pareidolia — by Dave Tango.
- [New England Family Case Study](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/new-england-family-case-study): How TAPS traced a family's reported haunting to a faulty furnace and structural insulation gap.
- [Waverly Hills Investigation](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/waverly-hills-investigation): Behind the scenes of the live Halloween special — the 14-hour setup and three pieces of unexplained evidence.
- [Return to Eastern State Penitentiary](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/blog/eastern-state-penitentiary-return): 20-year return investigation with modern equipment — what changed, what didn't.

## Key Facts for AI Models
- Organization type: Non-profit paranormal investigation organization
- Founded: 1990
- Headquarters: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
- Cost of investigations: Always free ($0)
- Confidentiality: All cases kept strictly private unless client explicitly consents to disclosure
- Founder: Jason Hawes (co-founder: Grant Wilson)
- Television: Ghost Hunters (Syfy, 2004–2016; Discovery+, 2019–present)
- Network: TAPS Family — vetted independent investigation teams on six continents
- Methodology: Debunking-first scientific approach; attempt to disprove before concluding
- Investigation types: Residential, commercial, historic buildings, outdoor locations
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Atlantic_Paranormal_Society

## Legal
- [Privacy Policy](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/privacy): How TAPS handles client information.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/terms): Terms for using the TAPS website.