Special Olympics Torch Run

Rich Cartwright, a Perrysburg police officer, carried the Special Olympics torch through town Wednesday, June 20, 2012, en route to Bowling Green as part of the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run. More than 2,000 officers from Ohio will carry the torch through 150 communities before arriving in Columbus on Friday, when opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics get under way at Ohio State University. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The runners arrive at the Perrysburg Police Department on Walnut Street for the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bicyclist Katie Rupert, of Grand Rapids, left, and runner Chris Black, of Perrysburg, right, get their 2012 t-shirts from ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Emma Blank, of Swanton, left, gives runner Chris Black, of Perrysburg, her 2012 t-shirt. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Perrysburg Police Department bicycle unit prepares to accompany the torch run. From left: Kelly Chalfant, Greg Cole, Chuck Moffitt,... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Participants in the Torch Run pose in front of the Perrysburg Police Department office on Walnut in Perrysburg. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Rich Cartwright of Perrysburg, a member of the police department, carries the torch as the runners leave the police department.... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The runners leave the police department for their next stop on the Perrysburg leg of the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER