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Police have always played an active role in the community. Because of the circumstances of their job, they often see a need for certain programs that will help individuals in the community. Community policing is a philosophy of caring, working with others and helping others. In the following photographs, you will see police officers working together, raising awareness or money to help a charity or individual in need. These activities are performed out of the goodness of their hearts, and beyond their call of duty.

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The Law Enforcement Torch Run

In 1981 the Law Enforcement Torch Run first begun in Wichita, Kansas (U.S.A). The police chief for that station saw an urgent need to raise funding for the Special Olympics and increase the awareness of this event. The International Association of Chiefs of Police quickly adapted the Torch Run which is now recognized as the founding law enforcment organization of the Law Enforcement Run for the Special Olympics.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run participants
1989

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Law Enforcement Torch Run
1989

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Law Enforcement Torch Run
1989

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In 1998, The Law Enforcement Torch Run was held in Sudbury, Ontario.

This photograph shows the procession from Science North to the Sudbury Arena for the ceremonies involving various police services. The procession was escorted by two Sudbury Regional Police Traffic Unit Officers on motorcycles.