The Crawfordsville Police Department has been recognized with the 2025 Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Affiliate of the Year Award, a prestigious honor presented annually to an affiliate agency that demonstrates exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting children from online exploitation.
The Crawfordsville Police Department was selected from more than 120 affiliate agencies that comprise the Indiana ICAC Task Force. The award recognizes the department’s outstanding work and partnership in investigating internet crimes against children and supporting the mission of safeguarding vulnerable youth throughout Indiana.
The award was presented during the Indiana ICAC Task Force’s annual awards ceremony by Lieutenant Christopher Cecil, Commander of the Indiana State Police ICAC Task Force.
Members of the Crawfordsville Police Department’s ICAC investigative team include: Detective Lieutenant Jared Templeman, Detective Sergeant Geoff Payne and Patrolman Judson Grubbs.
The Indiana ICAC Task Force is a collaborative effort involving federal, state, and local
law enforcement agencies working together to investigate, prosecute, and prevent internet crimes against children. Affiliate agencies play a critical role in identifying offenders, conducting investigations, and providing education and awareness to help keep children safe online.
The City of Crawfordsville congratulates the department’s ICAC investigators on this well-deserved recognition and thanks them for their continued service and commitment to protecting children and families.
