Edmond PD helps Special Olympics

Polar Plunge at Hurricane Harbor

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Seen are the before and after photographs of the members of the Edmond PD get ready to jump in the icy water. It was all for a good cause as the officers raised money

SUNDAY, February 19

Congratulations to Edmond PD for braving the elements over the weekend.

The scene of the action was at Hurricane Harbor in Oklahoma City. Although it was sunny it was still about 40 degrees in the morning. The Hurricane Harbor pool, a source of great fun during the summer months, had another mission on Saturday. There was a Polar Plunge scheduled on behalf of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The goal was to help Special Olympians. Dozens of law enforcement were present, including the Edmond PD.

Officers attempted to raise enough money to support the over 12,000 Special Olympics athletes in Oklahoma. Leading up to the event, each team collected donations from the public to entice the officers to jump into freezing cold water.

“It is a joy and honor to partner with the Edmond community to support such a worthy cause,” said Edmond Police Chief J.D. Younger.

While all money raised by each team goes directly to Special Olympics Oklahoma, there is still a friendly rival- ry amongst metro agencies. Edmond Police Captain, Tom Evans adds, “We’re all on the same team, but we do like the bragging rights to who can raise the most money.” Evans, whose son Tyler is a Special Olympics athlete, says that getting to help out with LETR, and spend time with his son is the perfect combination.

If you’re interested in helping please use your browser and enter tinyurl. com/EPDPolarPlunge.

As of Monday morning, the Edmond PD was less than $500 from their goal of $5,000.

Jed GreenState Sen. Adam Pugh