Crime & Safety
Police Run Torch Through Aberdeen
Officers from several jurisdictions, including Aberdeen and APG, ran 18 miles for the Maryland Special Olympics.
Local law enforcement officials carried a torch 18 miles across Harford County this week in a demonstration of support for the Maryland Special Olympics.
Officers met Tuesday morning in Havre de Grace to embark on the Torch Run, which raises awareness about the Special Olympics, the organization that sponsors competitions for those with intellectual disabilities.
Approximately 25 members of Harford County law enforcement surrounded the "Flame of Hope" for various legs of the run, which coursed through Aberdeen to Edgewood and ended in Joppatowne.
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Police from the Aberdeen Police Department, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Police and Havre de Grace participated.
They passed the torch to officers in Baltimore County, who would deliver it to Towson University, which is hosting the 2013 Summer Games from June 7 to 9.
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It is a tradition for law enforcement officials from the four corners of Maryland to carry torches to the summer games. This was the 29th year Harford County took part, according to Harford County Sheriff Jesse Bane.
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