The Olympic spirit
On July 13, 17 members of the Salem, Ore., Police Department participated in the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Law enforcement officers throughout the state take turns carrying the torch as it makes its way to the Oregon Special Olympic Games. The runners set out on an 11-mile run through town and were joined for a portion of the run through historic downtown Salem by Special Olympian Matt Annal. The run garnered local attention via Twitter as the department micro-messaged the community with photos and updates. Consequently, Salemites set up at spots through town to cheer for the runners. Photo by Angie Hedrick, community relations analyst, Salem Police Department Crime Prevention Unit.
Published Aug. 10, 2012
On July 13, 17 members of the Salem, Ore., Police Department participated in the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Law enforcement officers throughout the state take turns carrying the torch as it makes its way to the Oregon Special Olympic Games. The runners set out on an 11-mile run through town and were joined for a portion of the run through historic downtown Salem by Special Olympian Matt Annal. The run garnered local attention via Twitter as the department micro-messaged the community with photos and updates. Consequently, Salemites set up at spots through town to cheer for the runners. Photo by Angie Hedrick, community relations analyst, Salem Police Department Crime Prevention Unit.
Published Aug. 10, 2012
