Eagle Pass Detention Facility Participates in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Texas

Written By Monica Reynaga, Eagle Pass Detention Facility

The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) was held in March 2023 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Various law enforcement agencies participated in the run, along with GEO's Eagle Pass Detention Facility (EPDF). The mission of LETR for Special Olympics is to increase awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics movement. As such, the Torch Run is never just a race, but a unified group effort from start to finish.

The EPDF was not only the top contributor for the Eagle Pass area, but also had the biggest group of participants in the LETR. Our team consisted of 20 employees including members of our CERT team, transport, and administration staff. The EPDF team ran a fivemile route that ended at the Student Activity Center, where all law enforcement agencies took a lap around the track together, as well as a final lap with participants of the Special Olympic games.

Once the opening ceremony and torch run concluded, the games commenced, and the LETR participants were able to volunteer and cheer on the participants as they competed. This is the first time the EPDF participated in the LETR and the team took pride in representing the facility, as well as assisting in the Special Olympic games.

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