UFORC of Pennsylvania - 2012 04

Magazine Overview

This document is the April 2012 issue of the UFORCOP Newsletter, published by UFORCOP, focusing on UFO, abduction, and paranormal research. The issue is dated April 2012 and is in English. Butch Witkowski is listed as the Director.

Welcome To UFORCOP'S Monthly Newsletter

The newsletter opens with a welcome message, inviting readers to file reports or obtain information through the website's 'Contact Us' page. A researcher will respond within 24 hours. The organization also offers presentations to groups via the 'Contact Us' page. An announcement states that future newsletters will include 'Investigator Tips and Equipment usage in the field.' The 'Book of the Month' is 'The Threat' by Dr. David M. Jacobs, available on Amazon. The 'Site of the Month' is Mars Anomaly Research (www.marsanomalyresearch.com).

UFORCOP NEWS

UFORCOP investigates cases in Pennsylvania and other states and countries. Contact is encouraged via email at [email protected] for present or historical cases. The organization explicitly states they do not comment on other groups' investigative results. The website has seen a significant increase in traffic, averaging 2000 hits per day over the last 30 days, necessitating an increase in bandwidth. A specific request is made for information regarding sightings in Florida between 1975 and 1977 of an orange colored square in the sky.

Report a UFO Sighting

To report a UFO sighting, individuals are asked to send a confidential email to UFORCOP researchers, including their name, contact information, date and time of the event, location, a brief description of the sighting, the number of witnesses, and the proximity to the object.

UFORCOP MOBILE UNITS

The newsletter details the UFORCOP Mobile Units based in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania, designed to cover reports quickly. The equipment on board is continuously updated. A new unit, a 2012 Ford Econoline Extended Body Panel truck, arrived on April 14, 2012. This unit replaces unit #2 and offers more space, load capacity, security with an alarm system, shelving, and trailer towing capabilities. As of April 21, 2012, the unit was ready for deployment, with a few pieces of equipment still needing to be added.

INTERVIEWS APRIL 2012

UFORCOP participated in interviews in April 2012, including one with KTBT Radio in Tulsa, OK, on the show 'Conspiracies' on April 5, 2012, at 8 AM CST.

MARCH 2012 REPORTS

A map displays UFO sighting activity in Pennsylvania for March 2012, with 31 reports from 22 counties. The counties listed with sighting activity include Erie, Forest, Mercer, Butler, Allegheny, Blair, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, Bedford, Union, Dauphin, Carbon, Lackawanna, Bucks, Berks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Lancaster, Susquehanna, and Centre.

UFORCOP Looking for Reports

UFORCOP is actively seeking reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings around Nuclear Power Facilities.

PARANORMAL

UFORCOP plans to conduct a paranormal investigation in Gettysburg in the autumn of 2012, focusing on strange things sighted in the area.

CRYPTO ZOOLOGY

Information is requested for sightings in Pennsylvania related to cryptozoology, including Panthers, Mountain Lions, Cougars, and Thunderbirds. Emails can be sent to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

REGARDING THUNDERBIRDS

A reader named Joey N. from Louisiana shares an email regarding potential misidentification of raptors. He recounts an experience near New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina where a bald eagle flew very close to his car, noting that misidentification is easy when unexpected or out of one's element. The newsletter lists 'Cougar, Coyote, Wolf' as the most reported creatures in Pennsylvania and 'Bigfoot, Thunderbirds' as the least reported.

ANIMAL MUTILATIONS

There are currently no reports of Cattle Mutilations in Pennsylvania that have been located and verified.

UFORCOP NOTE

UFORCOP emphasizes that they are self-funded and do not accept donations or charge fees for research or investigations.

INVESTIGATION TIPS

THE SIGHTING REPORT

Procedure: When taking a report, investigators must contact the witness by email or phone, noting the time and date of contact. Anonymous reports are handled the same as others, with efforts made to gather complete information and encourage identifying details. Investigators should always try to obtain a face-to-face meeting.

Methods Investigators Can Use When Interviewing A Witness: The investigator should consider the use of voice (pitch, tone, pace). Questioning is the primary technique. Three types of questions are helpful:

• Open-ended questions: Used to encourage the witness to talk, e.g., "Can you please describe what you saw, step by step?"
• Closed-ended questions: Used to get specific answers, e.g., "Did you see the object clearly?" (likely yielding a yes/no).
• Probing questions: Used for clarification at deeper levels, e.g., "You just said that you saw the object. Tell me, what color was it?" Simple directive probes like "uh huh" and "please go on" are useful encouragers, as are requests for specific information like "What was the object's shape?"

b. The Report and Witness

• Repetition or rephrasing: Helps ensure the investigator understands the witness's point.
• Directness: Used when the witness is unsure what information is needed or is too emotional. Investigators provide directions without being authoritarian, e.g., "We can best help you if we know some specific information. I will ask you a series of questions. Please answer them as best you can."
• Redirection: Used to interrupt unproductive or irrelevant information, e.g., "Now I need you to give me some specific information that will help us to follow through. Please listen closely to my questions and give me clear, short answers to each one."
• Supportiveness: Used to encourage the witness to continue providing information and support their role, e.g., "Thank you for your concern and for making this report."
• Summarization: Used to briefly review gathered information and check for completeness, often combined with a final probe question, e.g., "Let's see, you have given me information about your sighting, you've told me the color, size and shape of the object, it's path of flight and it's disappearing over that hill. Is there anything else that has you concerned about the sighting?"
• Dealing with Abusive Witness's: Investigators should remain calm and clearly state that the conversation will not continue if the witness is abusive, e.g., "We will be better able to help if you give me the information without yelling and cursing. If you continue to use this language (tone of voice), I will end this conversation."
• Regarding what will happen next: It is important to inform the witness of the next steps without providing unknown information.

Conclusion: The investigator can conclude contact when all necessary information has been obtained.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The UFORCOP Newsletter consistently promotes its role in investigating UFO sightings, paranormal phenomena, and cryptozoology, primarily within Pennsylvania. The organization emphasizes its self-funded nature and commitment to providing research services without charge. The editorial stance is one of active investigation, data collection, and public education, encouraging witness participation and providing guidance on reporting procedures and interviewing techniques. There is a clear focus on gathering credible information and maintaining professional investigative standards.

This issue of Sky Watch, published by the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, focuses on UFO research and related phenomena. The cover prominently features the "Sky Watch" logo and a list of "A Few Haunted Places to Visit in Pennsylvania," including Eastern State Penitentiary, Gettysburg Battlefield, Dixmont State Hospital, Pennhurst State School and Hospital, and Harrisburg State Hospital.

NESSY in the News!

Page 12 discusses a news item about "NESSY," featuring a quote from Dr. Simon Boxall of the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, England. He explains that an image showing a bloom of algae and zooplankton, which reflects sound signals from echo sounders and fish finders, might be misinterpreted. The page also includes a diagram illustrating "The UFO Pattern," a condensed statement of repeated observations of highly repeating shapes, listing various configurations such as Saucer, Ellipsoidal, Cylindrical, Dirigible, and Triangle or Boomerang.

Support the Disclosure Project

Page 13 features an image of the U.S. Capitol building with lightning and the text "WE KNOW THEY ARE HERE! BUT FOR WHAT PURPOSE?" Below this, there is a call to "Donate Now! Support the Disclosure Project" with the website www.paradigmresearchgroup.org.

Sightings and Investigations

Pages 14 and 15 present photographic evidence of alleged sightings. Page 14 shows a photograph of sunbeams through clouds, labeled "Jan. 1, 2004 Boise, Idaho." Page 15 includes a photograph labeled "Zion National Park Bird" and another set of images labeled "Poland April 4, 2012 Unknown," showing blurry, light-colored objects.

Page 16 displays "New UFORCOP Patch" images, showcasing the logo and merchandise of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, including a patch, a vest, and baseball caps.

• Page 17, titled "Notable UFO Quotes," features quotes from prominent figures in the UFO field:
• Stanton Friedman, Defense Contractor Nuclear Physicist, states that "the evidence is overwhelming that Planet Earth is being visited by intelligently controlled extraterrestrial spacecraft," while acknowledging that "most are not."
• General Nathan Twining, Chairman, Joint chiefs of Staff, 1955-1958, is quoted as saying, "The UFO phenomenon being reported is something real and not visionary or fictitious."
• Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Director of US Air Force Project Blue Book, is quoted on the potential impact of solving the UFO problem, calling it a "mighty and totally unexpected quantum leap" and mentioning the need to "keep the public from getting excited."

This page also includes the logo for "UFO, ABDUCTION AND PARANORMAL RESEARCH" with Butch Witkowski listed as DIRECTOR.

Page 18 details the "BROWN MOUNTAIN LIGHTS INVESTIGATION" in Morganton, NC, June 2012, by the UFORCOP Search Team of Pennsylvania.

Reader Engagement and Copyright

Page 19 expresses gratitude for reader engagement, noting a significant increase in emails received in March and April. It thanks readers for their kind words, encouragement, support, photos, and cases. The page reiterates the website www.paufosearch.com and states the copyright is from 2010-2012. It also features a photograph of Kenneth Arnold with the caption "When It All Started June 24, 1947."

Closing Statement

Page 20 contains the Latin phrase "NOS PETO VERUM" with its English translation, "We Seek the Truth."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, paranormal research, and the investigation of unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a belief in the reality of the UFO phenomenon, encouraging public engagement and support for research organizations like the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania and the Disclosure Project. The inclusion of notable quotes from respected figures in the field underscores a serious approach to the subject matter.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

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