In doing so, it is management's responsibility to establish procedures designed to comply with Departmental policies, and to ensure that such procedures are defined and accomplished at all levels. To plan future directions and to provide feedback to the Commissioner, the Governor, the legislature and the public as to the Bureau's capability to provide necessary services to the offenders under its supervision, victims and their families and to the community at large. These are generally first time offenders who pose little risk of re-offending. The majority of these offenders are required to pay either a fine, make restitution or attend a specific first offender program. Requirements are also to monitor offenders' participation in designated programs, and make progress reports on same to the court.
Officers serve in the Traditional roles of counseling.
The purpose of the ISU is to closely supervise adult offenders in the community to prevent further criminal behavior while sentences are being served. Supervision is frequent and intense while also assisting the offender in making a successful return to the community. The House Arrest Program is administered by Probation Officers, and includes continuous electronic and direct surveillance. After the initial screening, follow-up interviews and recommendations are made at preset intervals. Community supervision is also provided for certain released individuals as ordered by the courts.