MORRIS COUNTY — Officers from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office proudly participated in the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey, helping carry the “Flame of Hope” across Morris County in support of Special Olympics athletes.
Officers from both the Bureau of Corrections and the Bureau of Law Enforcement took part in the event, receiving the torch from the Denville Township Police Department before continuing the run and passing it on to the Morris Plains Police Department.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is one of the largest public awareness and fundraising events for Special Olympics New Jersey, bringing together law enforcement agencies from across the state to support athletes with intellectual disabilities. Participants carry the torch through communities, symbolizing courage, inclusion, and the spirit of competition that defines the Special Olympics movement.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office was honored to be part of this annual tradition and remains committed to supporting Special Olympics New Jersey and the inspiring athletes it serves. The event also highlighted the strong partnership among Morris County law enforcement agencies as they worked together to carry the torch on its journey across the state.
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