What is the Law Enforcement Torch Run?

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is a community based, province-wide event that sees the "Flame of Hope"  carried  across  Ontario by members of law  enforcement agencies from across the province. The objective of this and other events is to raise funds for and awareness of the Special Olympics movement in Ontario.

What is Special Olympics?

Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) is a charitable organization that provides sports training and competition for people with an intellectual disability. The primary objective is to enhance physical, social and psychological development through positive and successful experiences in sport. SOO also strives to prepare athletes for active and successful participation in regular community based sport training, recreation and fitness.

How is the Torch Run structured?

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is the charity of choice of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP). The OACP Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Committee is the supervisory body of the torch run in Ontario and the province is divided into 7 zones that represent the OACP zones. There is a Zone Coordinator within each zone who acts as a support and liaison between volunteers within each zone and the Provincial Director, who represents the program at national meetings and provincial events.

Finally, the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run uses an operations committee, an experienced group of torch run volunteers who are able to provide guidance on a wide range of topics.