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On Wednesday June 13, 2007 16 members fo the Rochelle Police Department particpated in, or assisted with the 2007 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Each year officers volunteer to run, in an effort to raise funds to support the Illinois Special Olympics.
Anyone interested in dontating to the Special Olympics can stop by the Rochelle Police Department and leave dontation. Special Olypmics hats and wrist bands are also available for sale.
Members of Rochelle PD took the handoff of the torch on the north side of town, as it was handed off by members of the Winnebago Sheriffs Department, and Rockford Police Department.
The Rochelle portion of the run measures approximately four miles, starting at the bridge on 251 north, and ending at the Rochelle Municiapl Airport.
Below are some photos from the run.
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