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Gallery: Vernon Cops Run For Special Olympics

Local police went for a jog Thursday as part of the Connecticut Special Olympics Torch Run.

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Vernon Police Chief John Kelley greet runners from the department at Thursday's annual Special Olympics Torch Run.
Vernon Police Chief John Kelley greet runners from the department at Thursday's annual Special Olympics Torch Run. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

VERNON, CT — Vernon police officers made their annual trek through town Thursday as part of the Connecticut Special Olympics Torch Run.

The Vernon PD raised about $1,300 for the Special Olympics this year and helped bring the total for all departments since 1981 to about $600 million.

Here's a gallery of the run:

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