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LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Each year the Bridgton Police Department is involved with law enforcement officers from all parts of Maine in running a series of relay races called the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The purpose of this event is to raise money for Special Olympics Maine, a private, non-profit organization. The organization is part of a year round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults who are mentally challenged. Law Enforcement…

WHAT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT?National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states,…