WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police has selected Special Olympics as its charity of choice; and

WHEREAS, Special Olympics is a not for profit organization which specializes in helping individuals with special needs achieve success in both sports and life; and

WHEREAS, the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics has recently completed its 25th year of working together to raise funds and awareness for athletes throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, during our 25 year partnership, law enforcement personnel throughout the world have raised more than $237 million dollars to assist in that effort; and

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics has become a community policing program which has assisted policing agencies in forming solid partnerships and relationships within their communities; and

WHEREAS, the leadership within the agencies who participate in law enforcement efforts is appreciated by the athletes, their families and the law enforcement personnel who participate; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police duly assembled at its 116th Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado continues to support and appreciate law enforcements efforts for this very worthwhile cause.

Submitted by: Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee

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