COPS RUNNING FOR A CAUSE

CARRY TORCH FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Police Officers from at least seven agencies and future Officers participated Monday in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.

Officers from Avon, Avon Lake, Case Western Reserve University, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the US Marshal’s Service – along with Cadets from the Lorain County Community College Police Academy joined together in running nearly 13 miles to raise money and awareness for the upcoming Special Olympic games.

Sergeant Vince Abt of the North Ridgeville Police Department said that although the exact number is not known yet, he believes they will top the $2,000.00 mark for 2009.

The run began at the old Avon Police Station on Detroit Road with Officers from Avon, Avon Lake, Case Western Reserve University and Elyria handling the first leg of the route. They then passed the Torch off at the VFW in North Ridgeville for the longest leg of the route to Officers from Ridgeville. They were met along the route by the Cadets who joined them until Troopers from Post 47 met up and finished off the route at their Post on Cletus Drive in Eaton Township.

Representatives from the Special Olympics said that the number of Officers participating was impressive and that they are always grateful for their continued support of the program.

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