Meet the 2013 State Chair

Welcome to Col. W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent and the 2013 State Chair of the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Appointed by Governor Mark R. Warner in October 2003, Col. Flaherty has been a supporter of the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run for more than 12 years. Previously, he's served as a Region Director, and has participated in the Torch Run leading up to Summer Games each June.

Col. Flaherty began his distinguished law enforcement career with the Virginia State Police in October 1975. We welcome him as the 2013 State Chair and look forward to the months to come.

Harley Davidson Raffle

The Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run will host a statewide raffle featuring a 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle. The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office coordinates the raffle and helps ensure that tickets are sold at several large events like NASCAR races and Harley Davidson Open Houses. $20 tickets for the motorcycle will sold throughout the year until the winner is drawn Sept. 14. Find out more details on our raffle page.

World's Largest Truck Convoy: Sept. 14

Join us Sept. 14 for the World's Largest Truck Convoy, an annual one-day celebration designed to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. At 10 am Sept. 14 from the State Fair of Virginia, drivers will fire up their engines as others throughout the United States and Canada do the same, all in support of Special Olympics Virginia's 11,000 athletes.