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Explorer Unit
50 North King Avenue, Room 228
Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
Office: (317) 327-3187
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The IMPD Explorer Program is sponsored by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in collaboration with the Boy Scouts of America. The program gives youth an opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement. It has been in existence since May 1970.
The Explorers meet every Monday evening from 6-9 pm at the Southwest District's Headquarters building at 551 North King Avenue, about two miles west of the IUPUI campus. King Avenue is located between North Belmont Avenue and North Tibbs Avenue. |
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| What Do We Do? |
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The first Monday meeting of the month is dedicated to physical training exercises designed to give everyone an understanding of their fitness level and how to improve to a level that will allow them to pass a police physical agility test. |
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The second and fourth Mondays are dedicated to simulated police training. We learn how to make safe and effective traffic stops and how to conduct building and room searches. We also learn about arrest and search techniques, bomb threat procedures, crime scene searches, and hostage negotiations
On the third Monday, we try to have a guest speaker or to take a field trip. Previously, we have been visited by the K-9 unit and the State Police, and we have taken trips to the dispatch center, horse patrol, and the jail. |
| Work for IPD? |
| The Explorers also work details with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, assisting with a variety of requests. In the past, we have worked at the Pacers games and Indians games, assisting with pedestrian traffic control. We also have worked at the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard, and Formula 1 races, and the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panels, FOP picnic, Credit Union Picnic, and State Fair to assist with parking. In addition, we have staffed a display booth at all district community days. |
| Eligibility |
- Must be 14-20 years old and at least a graduate of the 8th grade
- May not have ever been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
- Must have reliable transporation
- Must maintain at least a "C" average in school
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| Recruit Training |
| Once accepted to the program, you must attend the Explorer recruit class held during our Monday meetings which covers a lot of basic information about our Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations, dress standards, city geographic orientation, radio procedures, etc. You must pass all tests necessary to graduate. The recruit class lasts approximately 4-6 months. After your training is complete you receive all of your equipment and become eligible to participate in working details. |
| Recruit Training |
| Learning for Life provides training and support for Explorer posts through a nationwide network of over 300 local offices. Their web site provides information relating to Explorer summer programs, scholarships, and conferences. |
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