The following is an official announcement from the South Gate Police Department:
On June 4, 2013, members of the South Gate Police Department (SGPD) participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics.
The Special Olympics Torch Run is an annual event where Officers from local, state, and federal agencies carry the “Flame of Hope” throughout Southern California as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Annually, more than 4,000 officers and Special Olympics athletes proudly run 1,500 miles throughout 200 communities with the torch to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Southern California.
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This year Team South Gate ran 5.5 miles from Los Angeles to the City of Cudahy. The South Gate Police Department proudly participates in this annual event.
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