About LETR

Law Enforcement Torch Run

LETR Fast Facts

In 1981, Chief Richard LaMunyon of the Wichita, Kansas Police Department created the Law Enforcement Torch Run® as a way to involve his officers in the community by running a torch relay for their local Special Olympics.
The first Torch Run involved six officers and they raised $300.
The Torch Run has grown to include more than 125 runs in 48 nations.
Since its inception, more than 100,000 law enforcement officers have raised $1 billion for the Special Olympics movement worldwide.

The 2023 Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run involved more than 3,000 officers who proudly carried the Special Olympics Torch more than 1,100 miles and through more than 200 communities.
The officers, representing law enforcement agencies throughout the state, collected donations for their participation and are sponsored by civic groups, local businesses and generous friends.
The officers also raised more than $1.7 million in 2023 through various special fundraising events. Officers volunteer their time to support their local athletes.
All funds raised by local law enforcement personnel pays for things like transportation, uniforms, equipment and venue fees.