Newtown Police School Resource Officers (SRO) Hayes and Chapman are facing off against each other during the intermissions at the Newtown High School Hockey game tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9 at 5pm at Danbury Arena to raise money for the Special Olympics.
"We have raised almost $3,500 so far for the event. Anyone wishing to donate can visit our PD's donation page," the officers say.
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The Newtown Police Department has a proud and long standing tradition of supporting Special Olympics athletes and programs. Many Newtown students with disabilities participate through our Town's Unified Sports programs, and other events. You may have even seen our Unified Sports athletes escorting the Special Olympics torch down Church Hill Rd in the final stretch of the annual law enforcement torch run.
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