Affiliates

Affiliates are non-profit organizations with a common membership, mission, or purpose with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

For assistance connecting with a local chapter of a global affiliate, email letr@specialolympics.org.

In 1983, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) endorsed the Law Enforcement Torch Run and became the Founding Law Enforcement Organization for the movement. With the IACP’s support, LETR became the movement’s largest public awareness and fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics.
Affiliated Organizations
The Air Force Security Forces Association is a world-wide organization of Security Forces professionals with local chapters. Since its birth in 1986, it has been a significant factor in preserving and enhancing the honor and pride that are inherent in the Security Forces career field. Our membership spans generations, encompassing the military policemen (air provost marshals) of World War II and continuing over the years to the men and women who are serving their first hitch today.
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 330,000 members in more than 2,200 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today’s police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.
The MPRA is the Military Police Corps Regiment’s premier Military Police professional organization which is fully aligned with the Army and Military Police Corps Regiment’s visions and recognized as relevant by Military Police Leaders, Soldiers, and Families throughout the Regiment. Over the past several years we have maintained our relevance through several very successful programs.
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) was founded in 1907 to help attorneys general fulfill the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions. The Association’s members are the attorneys general of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and the chief legal officers of the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico (Secretary of Justice) and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is committed to ensuring equity in the administration of justice and the delivery of public service to all communities. Serving as the conscience of law enforcement, NOBLE advances its mission through justice in action. Its 58 chapters across six regions promote public safety and meaningful community engagement.
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) is dedicated to making schools and children safer by providing the highest quality training to school-based law enforcement officers.
Founded in 1991, NASRO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership association for school-based police, school administrators, and school security and/or safety professionals who work as partners to protect schools and their students, faculty, and staff members. NASRO serves as the gold standard for school-based law enforcement training.
The National Assciation of Women Law Enforcement Executives was established in March of 1996 by six female police leaders. The goal was, and remains today, to promote the profession of law enforcement to women and support women who are in the field through training and mentoring.
Collaborate with the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics

The Law Enforcement Torch Run seeks to collaborate with similar non-profits and groups that align in membership, mission, or goals. For details on becoming an Affiliate Partner with the Torch Run, please reach out to letr@specialolympics.org.