IPSP candidates are screened according to the current offense, prior criminal record, information contained in the presentence report, and the potential risk for additional law violations. Final approval for program placement is left to the sentencing court and made a condition of probation. Supervision activities place heavy emphasis on public protection through almost daily contact with probationers. These are maintained through strict conditions of probation, as well as program rules requiring curfews, employment/education, and community service. The program consists of three phases with varying lengths of contact. As the probationer moves through these phases in the course of a year, the number of contacts are reduced. Upon completion of IPSP, the probationer may be transferred to regular probation supervision or may be discharged without further supervision. This manual describes the IPSP and sets forth operational and procedural standards for its conduct. Administrative standards discuss authority, definitions, applicability, personnel, public service work, arrest power, discipline, search and seizure, and use of force and weapons. Criteria for screening and referral are presented, and intake and case supervision planning are described. The three supervision phases are delineated, and necessary forms are provided.