There’s a new flag flying outside the Belleville Police Service headquarters for the next few weeks.
A white and red flag commemorating the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics Ontario was raised Monday morning, with local high school students, Special Olympians and members of the police force marking the occasion.
Detective Constable Darrell Hatfield tells Quinte News the BPS has a long history of supporting Special Olympians in the city.
He adds that the BPS is one of many local police forces that back Special Olympians in their areas.
Monday also marks Special Olympics Day across the province and you can click here to learn more about SOO or to make a donation.
Students from Centennial Secondary School and local Special Olympians pose with members of the Belleville Police Service to mark Special Olympics Day, on March 25, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)
Belleville Detective Constable Darrell Hatfield speaks at a presentation to mark Special Olympics Day, on March 25, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)
The Special Olympics flag flies at Belleville Police Headquarters, marking Special Olympics Day, on March 25, 2019. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)
