LAKEVILLE – Chief Matthew Perkins expressed pride in the Lakeville Police Department’s participation in the local 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Polar Plunge earlier this month.

The event was held in Lakeville on Saturday, March 11. Participants gathered at Clear Pond Park to take the plunge. A total of 87 participants from 13 teams each raised at least $100 to participate. In total, $18,846 was raised through the Lakeville Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts. 

The Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

The event was organized by Lakeville Police Sgt. Erik McNeice, a longtime supporter of the Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. 

“We were proud to host this year’s Polar Plunge and thank everyone who participated and helped raise money to go toward meaningful initiatives and programs for Special Olympics athletes in Massachusetts,” Chief Perkins said. “I’d also like to recognize Sgt. McNeice for his hard work and dedication to coordinating the event this year.” 

The department would also like to thank the Lakeville Dunkin’ for their food and coffee donation, as well as area public safety partners – the Lakeville Fire Department and East Bridgewater Police Department – who also participated in the fundraiser.