Los Alamos Police Department Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris with local Special Olympics athletes, from left, Addie Montoya, Jenny Gonzales, and Sam Zimmerly. In February, after 20 years of dedication to Special Olympic Athletes, Oliver was awarded the “Flame of Hope” by Special Olympics New Mexico which is the highest honor bestowed on one officer per year in New Mexico. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

The LAPD contingent Thursday along with local Special Olympics athletes at the starting point of this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

LAPD Deputy Chief Oliver Morris shares safety and logistical details of the run. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Sam Zimmerly leads the pack after the LAPD group joins Bureau of Indian Affairs runners in Pojoaque. Photo by Kateri Morris

LAPD group, BIA and members of the International Guards Union Local 69 pose for photos. Photo by Kateri Morris

Runners head to Buffalo Thunder Resort Thursday morning during Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Photo by Kateri Morris

Runners head down Central Avenue on their way out of town. Photo by Kateri Morris