2023 Law Enforcement Torch run deemed huge success

The Fort Pierce Police Department offered thanks to everyone who came out for the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run on May 6 to help support Special Olympics Florida. The fun-filled event kicked off at 9 a.m. from Fort Pierce Central High School and ended at the Publix Super Market on N.W. St. James Drive in Port St. Lucie.

During the event, smiles told the whole story as Fort Pierce Police officers and other personnel were joined by their colleagues from the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, as well as Special Olympic volunteers, athletes and their families.

“What a beautiful day and what a beautiful event,” Fort Pierce Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney said. “This shows the importance of Special Olympics and how we all come together for such a great cause.”

Hobley-Burney also thanked the community for donations of close to $15,500 that were raised for Special Olympics Florida through four Tip A Cop events and the Cops On Donut Shops fundraiser.

“That shows how the community sees the importance of our athletes and making sure of their success,” she said. “So, I thank them so much.”