TAPS Family is the official network of investigative teams operating under The Atlantic Paranormal Society — dedicated to helping people in distress find answers through professional, evidence-based paranormal research.
The Atlantic Paranormal Society was founded in Rhode Island in 1990 by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson. What began as a local effort to investigate reports of paranormal activity became an internationally recognised organisation through the long-running Syfy series Ghost Hunters.
TAPS Family was established to extend that reach — creating a vetted network of independent teams worldwide that share TAPS's unwavering commitment to helping people first, and chasing evidence second.
Our primary mission is to help people who are frightened or distressed. We approach every case with compassion first, evidence second.
Every TAPS Family team is trained to debunk before concluding. We exhaust natural explanations before considering paranormal ones.
Your case is never shared with media, television, or third parties. Investigations are conducted with the highest standards of privacy and discretion.
Teams apply and are vetted by TAPS Family staff before joining the network.
Help requests are reviewed and assigned to the nearest qualified team.
Teams conduct professional investigations using established TAPS methodology.
Teams report back and provide findings to both clients and TAPS Family staff.
Receive help requests from people in your region routed through the TAPS Family network.
Connect, collaborate, and share knowledge with dozens of experienced investigative teams.
Attend exclusive TAPS Family gatherings to learn, network, and celebrate the community.
Access investigative guides, methodology documentation, and best-practice resources.
Operate under the internationally recognised TAPS Family banner and build credibility.
Lean on a community of like-minded investigators whenever you need guidance or a second opinion.