Crime & Safety

Congrats! South Windsor Police Department's Ron Littell Honored

Littell was honored for his extraordinary efforts to support the Special Olympics of CT.

Congratulations to Agent Ron Littell of the South Windsor Police Department who was recognized for his extraordinary efforts to support Special Olympics of CT. The following excerpt was posted on the Department’s Facebook page:

“Exceptional Community Service Award: (Special Olympics of Connecticut) Agent Ron Littell
In recognition of your tireless and extraordinary efforts in support of Special Olympics Connecticut and in particular the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Since 2000, you have dedicated yourself to fundraising efforts to benefit the athletes of Special Olympic Connecticut. You have coordinated the South Windsor Police Department’s participation in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run ensuring police runners were available and able to carry the Special Olympics flame through the streets of South Windsor on the way to the annual Summer Games in New Haven.

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In further support of the Torch Run you have coordinated numerous fundraising events to include, the Penguin Plunge, Tip-A-Cop and Cop on Top. Most recently you created yet another fundraising event known as the Haunted Torch Walk.

Through the years, these events have raised more than $200,000 to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. For three years in a row you have been recognized as the top fundraiser in the state for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Your continuing efforts and dedication through the years, both on and off duty, all to benefit this charitable organization, reflect great credit upon yourself and the South Windsor Police Department.”

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