On Tuesday, June 10, the Owen Sound Police Service is proud to once again host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in support of Special Olympics Ontario. OSPS members, local Special Olympics athletes, along with Saugeen Shores Police Service, Hanover Police Service, West Grey Police Service, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be walking and running routes across Grey and Bruce counties in Southampton, Hanover, Durham, and Chatsworth. The event will culminate with a final run in Owen Sound and a BBQ at Owen Sound District Secondary School (OSDSS).

“The Law Enforcement Torch Run is one of the most meaningful events we take part in each year,” said OSPS Chief Craig Ambrose. “It brings together our police services, communities, and Special Olympics athletes in a shared celebration of inclusion, perseverance, and the power of sport. We’re proud to support Special Olympics Ontario and help shine a light on the incredible accomplishments of these athletes.”

Watch and cheer for the local Law Enforcement Torch Run travelling through Grey Bruce at the following times on June 10!

·         7:45 – 8:30 a.m. in Southampton, hosted by Saugeen Shores Police Service

·         9:20 – 10:10 a.m. in Hanover, hosted by Hanover Police Service

·         10:30 – 11:10 a.m. in Durham, hosted by West Grey Police Service

·         11:35 – 12:00 p.m. in Chatsworth, hosted by the Ontario Provincial Police, and

·         12:15 – 1:15 p.m. in Owen Sound, hosted by the Owen Sound Police Service.

Show your support for the 2025 Grey Bruce Law Enforcement Torch Run and donate here: https://letrontario.crowdchange.ca/112151

With the endorsement of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the first Law Enforcement Torch Run in Canada was held in 1987. Since the Torch Run began its partnership with Special Olympics Ontario, the number of registered athletes has grown from under 4,000 to greater than 23,000 athletes today.

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics.  Known honourably as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympic Athletes carry the “Flame of Hope”, symbolizing courage, celebrating diversity, and championing acceptance, uniting communities around the globe.

All funds raised through Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run events are directed into program support that directly affect all community Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) programs. Funds are put into community programs and help pay for various expenses including games travel, accommodations, meals, staff support, volunteer and athlete training.