Constables Todd Trahan (left) and Scott Renders with new Harley Davidsons, part of the Chatham-Kent Police motorcycle patrol.  Aug. 12, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch) Constables Todd Trahan (left) and Scott Renders with new Harley Davidsons, part of the Chatham-Kent Police motorcycle patrol. Aug. 12, 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch)
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Riding For Special Olympics

Motorcycles will be taking over Chatham-Kent today for a good cause.

The second Law Enforcement Torch Ride is taking place, raising awareness and money for Special Olympics.

"It's an opportunity for for people to interact with police in a positive way," says Chatham-Kent Police Staff Sergeant Mike Domony. "It's an opportunity for people to be supportive of our Special Olympians here in Ontario, and specifically in Chatham-Kent. And it's a great time to come out and have a ride."

Registration opens at 9:30am at Duke's Harley Davidson and the ride get underway at 11am. They will make numerous stops across Chatham-Kent before ending at the Imperial Club in Chatham.

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