The long arms of local law enforcement will carry the torch for brave athletes Thursday during the 40th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics World Games.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna and Sheriff’s Commander Ernest Bille, Los Angeles Police Department Commander Blake Chow, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, Law Enforcement Torch Run State Director Irwin Rosenberg and Special Olympics athletes were expected to make the run Thursday.
The annual event aims to raise awareness and funds in support of Special Olympics Southern California, which takes place in Long Beach Saturday through Monday..
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a 1,100-mile relay through San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Participating law enforcement officers will serve as guardians carrying the Flame of Hope throughout Southern California.
The torch will then be used to light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games.