Sheriff's Office and Special Olympics Participate in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run

On Saturday, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office partnered with the Special Olympics for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

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Department members and Special Olympics athletes participated in a 1.9-mile run through downtown St. Augustine, carrying and passing the torch along the way.

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“The purpose of the event is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities are included, treated with respect and to empower Special Olympics Florida athletes,” the sheriff's office said.

This year's participation medal featured the National Park Service police badge, “which supports the SJC Torch Run each year.”

The sheriff's office thanked the St. Augustine High School cheerleaders for cheering on participants during the race.

Here are the photos published by SJSO from the event:

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