Policies & Procedures

Law Enforcement Torch Run

A Torch Run Program is “a group of law enforcement members within a Special Olympics Program that has an established Torch Run Director and works cooperatively with the Special Olympics Program in line with the goals of raising funds for and awareness of Special Olympics.” (LETR IEC Policy & Procedures, p. 6, Torch Run Program) While LETR exists exclusively to support Special Olympics, it retains its character as an independent self-determining entity. (LETR Brand Guidelines 3.0, p. 21, Co-Branding)

All Accredited Special Olympics Programs, and therefore LETR Programs, must adhere to:

Special Olympics General Rules & Uniform Standards

LETR Brand Policy

Special Olympics Brand Policy

Law Enforcement Torch Run®
Executive Council

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Executive Council is authorized by SOI and supported by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to encourage, promote, support, and provide technical guidance to Accredited Program Torch Run volunteers in planning and coordinating Torch Run events and activities on a worldwide basis, facilitating the expansion of existing Torch Run activities, and planning for the development of new Torch Run activities and events. SOI’s Chief Executive Officer approves the size and composition of the Torch Run Executive Council in consultation with the Torch Run Executive Council.

The Torch Run Executive Council includes representatives of Accredited Programs as well as representatives of law enforcement agencies or associations. The Torch Run Executive Council conducts business according to these operating procedures and standards as required by the Special Olympics General Rules.

Council Materials

Council Handbook

This document describes the structure of the LETR International Executive Council and is updated annually to reflect changes in membership and focus.

Statement of Values

As members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics we commit to adhere to the highest professional standards, to demonstrate moral strength and courage, and to behave with honor and impartiality in all our rules and actions.