The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) raises funds for and awareness of Special Olympics at a grass-roots level. View local year-round events.

Shop for LETR gear online

Now you can order LETR logo merchandise through the website. Items include a polo, hooded sweatshirt and pullover windshirt.

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What is the Law Enforcement Torch Run?

For those of you who have never been involved, you don't know what you're missing!  The LETR is a global movement and was founded in 1981. In Wisconsin, events are held year-round and include our Final Leg Run, which kicks off the State Summer Games each June, our twelve statewide Polar Plunge® winter fundraisers, Tip-A-Cop® events; motorcycle rides, raffles, other miscellaneous events and the World's Largest Truck Convoy® for Special Olympics Wisconsin. 

The Torch Run is held in all 50 United States, 12 Canadian provinces and territories, and 35 nations, and involves more than 85,000 law enforcement participants from all over the world.  In 2011, this international program raised more than $42 million to support Special Olympics. 

In 1986, compassion, joy and hope ignited a movement among law enforcement to spread awareness of individuals with cognitive disabilities. That eternal flame burns with even more vigor today as Special Olympics Wisconsin celebrates the 26th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. In 2011, the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Torch Run® received the Diamond Level of Excellence for raising more than $1 million. Wisconsin's Law Enforcement Torch Run® is the sixth highest grossing program in the world, raising nearly $2.4 million in 2011 with more than 1,100 registered participants representing 150 law enforcement agencies.

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Mission

The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Wisconsin is to raise funds for and awareness of the Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics is a program which daily reaffirms our belief that with hope and dedication we can see achievement and self-worth realized by any individual. It is our belief that persons with cognitive disabilities, by their involvement in Special Olympics, show the community at large there are no limits to human potential or the human spirit.

Dale Brunner Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Nominations are due Friday, April 27, 2012

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World's Largest Truck Convoy

During the 201` Convoy, 101 trucks participated and raised more than $72,000!
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Fallen Heroes

This page is dedicated to our fellow Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers who have passed away. Visit the Fallen Heroes Web page.

State LETR Committee

The LETR State Committee is comprised of key law enforcement volunteers, Special Olympics staff and sponsors. The State Committee meets several times a year and makes major decisions about the role and direction of the LETR in Wisconsin.
View the committee member list.

Recruitment Tools

Movie

View the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin recruitment video on YouTube

LETR Spotlight

Nominate a person or an event to be featured on the LETR Web page.

More information about the LETR for Special Olympics Wisconsin

• Final Leg information
• LETR events
• LETR Links
• Local Special Olympics offices
• Nominate a featured officer
• World's Largest Truck Convoy®