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THAT SHOULDN'T BE NORMAL! #truecrime #crimejunkie

January 06, 2026 / 00:29

This episode discusses the relationship between police officers and youth participants in Explorer posts, focusing on the IMPD program and its adherence to organizational guidelines.

The conversation highlights the close bond formed between officers and participants, with mentions of 15 ride-alongs and regular communication via texts and Snapchat. This raises questions about the appropriateness of such relationships.

It is noted that the Learning for Life organization, affiliated with Scouting America, prohibits close social relationships between leaders and participants, regardless of age.

TLDR

The episode examines the closeness between police and youth in Explorer posts, questioning its appropriateness against organizational guidelines.

Episode

0:29

00:00:00

So, he says they grew close, about 15 ride-alongs, working out together a couple times a week, and talking almost

00:00:07

daily through texts and Snapchat. >> That doesn't sound normal, right? >> It shouldn't be.

00:00:13

>> Okay. I mean, like many Explorer posts across the country, IMPD's program operates under Learning for Life, which

00:00:19

is an affiliate of Scouting America. >> Okay. And that organization forbids close social relationships between

00:00:26

leaders and participants, no matter their age.

Episode Highlights

IMPD's Program and Scouting America
IMPD's Explorer program operates under Learning for Life, an affiliate of Scouting America, which has strict rules about relationships.
“close social relationships between leaders and participants, no matter their age.”
@ 00m 21s
January 06, 2026

Episode Quotes

That doesn't sound normal, right?
THAT SHOULDN'T BE NORMAL! #truecrime #crimejunkie
It shouldn't be.
THAT SHOULDN'T BE NORMAL! #truecrime #crimejunkie

Key Moments

Explorer Program00:13
Close Relationships00:21