Law Enforcement Torch Run passes through Sedona

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Law Enforcement Torch Run passes through Sedona

April 6, 2023

On Friday, March 31, participants in the law enforcement torch run will be photographed before the run at Cultural Park. David Jolkovski/Larson Newspapers

The Law Enforcement Torch Run passed Sedona on March 31 with the support of a large number of runners and law enforcement.

Participants will begin the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run at Cultural Park on Friday, March 31 (above). Participants include 12 police and fire agencies from Sedona and Northern Arizona, the Sedona Red Rockers Unified Athletes, and the Verde Valley Mountain Region Unified Athletes. David Jolkovski/Larson Newspapers

“Special Olympics LETR is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics. We will bring the flame of hope to the opening ceremonies of our local competitions and to the Special Olympics state, state, national, regional and global competitions.”

Sedona Police Department Katherine Bierce leads the start of the Special Olympics law enforcement torch run on Friday, March 31 at Cultural Park Place and 89A. David Jolkovski/Larson Newspapers

“Each year, more than 100,000 dedicated and caring members of law enforcement carry the Flame of Hope, a celebration of courage and diversity that unites communities around the world,” Beers said. I was. “For 2020 and beyond, the traditional style of running long legs and passing the torch from city to city has been recreated as a shorter, multi-agency event.”

Law enforcement torch runs for the Special Olympics on Friday, March 31. David Jolkovski/Larson Newspapers

“This allows for more visible events with groups of athletes and law enforcement,” Beals said. “Sedona and the YCSO have alternately hosted events in Sedona. Yavapai County Sedona Fire has provided tremendous support to both agencies over the past few years: helping with transportation, first aid, water and bystander support.”

Chase Jones of the Sedona Red Rockers holds the torch during the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, March 31. David Jolkovski/Larson Newspapers

This year’s LETR participants include the Sedona Police Department, Sedona Fire Department, Cottonwood Police Department, Clarkdale Police Department, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Forest Service, Camp Verde Marshal’s Office, Prescott Police Department, Prescott Valley Police Department, Chino Valley Police Department. , Page Police Department, Williams Police Department, Oro Valley Police Department, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Payson Police Department, Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy Recruit, Sedona Red Rockers Unified Athlete, Verde Valley Mountain Region Unified Athlete.

Jose Zabalza of the Sedona Red Rockers holds the torch during the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, March 31. David Jolkovski/Larson Newspapers

“I have been representing Special Olympics for Sedona PD for four years now. , we can provide opportunities for athletes to empower and transform themselves, their communities and the world,” said Beers.