Torch run set in R.S.

Some officers from the Green River Police Department will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Law Enforcement agencies from across Sweetwater County will participate in the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Friday. The 2-mile run begins at Walnut Elementary in Rock Springs at 10 a.m., a press release stated.

Luke Benson, GRPD detective and public relations officer, said he didn’t know how many officers would be participating, but it a great tradition and their opportunity to past the torch through this section of Wyoming.

The “Flame of Hope” is passed from one law enforcement agency to the next throughout the state of Wyoming. The run is a kick off to the Summer Games, which will be hosted in Laramie, beginning on May 17, the release states.

“It shows solidarity for the departments and supports the athletes,” Benson said.

The press release states, the torch will be carried down the following route: Walnut Elementary School to Willow, past the Sheriff’s Office on A Street, past RSNB Bank on 2nd street, past the RSPD onto Broadway street, then down the under pass to North Front Street then to Elk street, ending at Bunning Park. A picnic will take place at the park for runners and Special Olympians.

At this time, Sweetwater County Law Enforcement Agencies are collecting donations and selling T-shirts for $12. Benson said the GRPD is not only selling T-shirts for $12, but long-sleeve T-shirts for $18. T-shirts can be purchased in the Records Department at the GRPD or the Rock Springs Police Department.

Those who are interested in running or donating to the event, can contact officer Tiffany Harris at Tiffany_harris@rswy.net

The event is sponsored by the Rock Springs Police Protective Association.