The assessment was created as a screening tool for applicants in high-risk positions, such as police candidates.
IPAT's Public Safety and Security Division acquired the assessment in March 2007, requiring clinicians to pay a fee every time it was administered.
The IPI-2 was created using a normative sample of 89,301 preexisting and rescored IPI records from the United States.
Like its predecessor, the IPI-2 continues to measure characteristics or patterns of behavior that are unfavorable for those in high-risk professions.
The assessment is fit for individuals who are ages 16 and older, and who have a minimum of a fifth-grade reading level.
Results are combined with Field Training Officer (FTO) Predictions, in order to provide a more complete analysis.