2016 Rhode Island Law Enforcment Torch Run

On June 3, 2016 Members of the Burrilville Police Department participated in the 2016 Rhode Island Law Enforcement Torch Run.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is part of an international campaign for Special Olympics coordinated and managed by all divisions of Law Enforcement officers and officials throughout the world whose mission is to raise dollars and awareness of the Special Olympics Movement worldwide.

Over 35 police departments, fire departments along with the RI St...ate Police and RI Correctional officers provide significant financial and public awareness for Special Olympics Rhode Island. They also provide volunteer support to all Special Olympics Rhode Island Area and State Competitions by presenting medals to our athletes.

At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an annual running event in which representatives from police, fire, corrections and state police run the “Flame of Hope” throughout Rhode Island to the SORI State Summer Games Opening Ceremonies.