Military Police lace up for Special Olympics athletes

From left to right, SLt Leblanc, MCpl Edwards and PO2 Nilsson from MPU Esquimalt; Lt(N) Joiner; and Capt Harris of Canadian Forces National Investigation Service Pacific Region participate in the Victoria Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Sgt B.L. Oxford and SLt A.K. Leblanc, Military Police Unit Esquimalt ~

On June 18, members of Canadian Forces National Investigation Service Pacific region and Military Police Unit Esquimalt participated in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics in Victoria, BC. The run consisted of a five-kilometre route along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, beginning and ending at the Saanich Police Department.

On June 25, it was the Military Police members of the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges Military Police Detachment turn to participate in the 2016 LETR for Special Olympics in Nanaimo, BC. The run consisted of a five-kilometre route beginning and ending at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo.

The LETR is an innovative initiative powered by dedicated law enforcement personnel around the world who want to help Special Olympics athletes experience acceptance, achievement and admiration through sport. It’s an inspiring, joyful phenomenon that has raised approximately $3.4 million in B.C. since 1990 and each year brings in about $30 million U.S. worldwide, all in support of the Special Olympics.

The British Columbia LETR is among the most successful and creative branches of the global campaign, and is run in partnership with law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies across the province.