The 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) began Wednesday, 6/15/22, in Clallam County. Torch runs from across Washington State will converge at Pacific Lutheran University later this evening, June 17th, to kick off the Special Olympics Washington State Spring Games. The lighting of the cauldron from the torch indicates the start of the Games and the beginning of competition for more than 1,800 athletes, unified partners and coaches from across the state. Law enforcement’s role in protecting the symbolism and integrity of this ceremony greatly enhances the experience of the athletes participating in the Games.
The LETR for Special Olympics engages law enforcement worldwide championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, starting first with their own communities. The Clallam County Sheriffs Office is proud of the dedicated law enforcement personnel from all over the state who are committed to raising thousands of dollars for our athletes and increasing public awareness to the Special Olympics Washington program. Nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel are involved in Washington State LETR efforts and raise over half a million dollars annually for local programs.
Those agencies participating in the Clallam County leg of the LETR included the Port Angeles Police Department, Sequim Police Department, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Public Safety & Natural Resources Enforcement, Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services, Lower Elwha Police Department, Washington State Parks Law Enforcement, and the Clallam County Prosecutors Office.
The torch was passed off to Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole at the county line.
A special thanks to Clallam County Sheriffs Deputy Matt Murphy for all of his efforts in coordinating this year’s event. It’s certainly no small task.
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