IMPD Explorer program
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, IMPD Explorer program has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Crime Junkie (Dec 2025). The episode argues the program’s structure (especially ride-alongs and weak oversight) enabled grooming and misconduct in Heidi’s case and beyond.
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| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Crime Junkie |
| Field | Youth programs / law enforcement training |
Who talks about IMPD Explorer program on podcasts?
Ashley Flowers brought up IMPD Explorer program; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Crime Junkie.
- Could Joining a Police Explorer Program Put Your Child in Danger? on Crime Junkie (Dec 2025) — Ashley Flowers
What is IMPD Explorer program mentioned alongside?
IMPD Explorer program is most often mentioned alongside Learning for Life, Heidi Gatliff and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Affiliated with: Learning for Life
Affiliated with: Heidi Gatliff, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department