Oklahoma Law Enforcement Agencies Participate In Special Olympics Torch Run

Members of the Tulsa Police Department started a run on Wednesday morning to help carry the ceremonial Special Olympics torch all the way to Stillwater.

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The event is held yearly ahead of the games, with law enforcement from across the state participating.

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The run started on Tuesday in Oklahoma City and picked back up at 6 a.m. in Tulsa. Officers will pass the torch off department by department until it gets to Stillwater.

TPD officers ran to 81st West Avenue where they passed the torch to Sand Springs Police.

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The Special Olympics opening ceremonies begin on Wednesday night and the competition continues through Friday.