SIUE Police Officers Run in Edwardsville Special Olympics
Members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® on Monday, June 6 to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
Eight SIUE Police officers sprinted in the Torch Run, starting at TheBANK of Edwardsville, 330 W Vandalia St., and ending at the SIUE Cougar Statute.
The purpose of the annual intrastate relay is to raise money and gain awareness for athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois.
“We are honored to take part in this special event,” said SIUE Police Chief Kevin Schmoll. “We have participated in the Torch Run for the past 20 years and are proud of the monies we have helped raise for this extremely worthy cause.”
For more information about the relay, visit Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Photo:
SIUE law enforcement from left to right: Sergeant Dan Murphy (holding the torch), Officer Dave Baybordi, Officer Phillip Ragsdale, Officer Maria Ferrari, Lieutenant Dustin Brueggemann, Detective Brad Hershberger, Officer Alphonso Shepherd and Officer Mark Ferrell.
