The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association and Municipal Police Training Academy presented over $30,000 in donations to representatives from Special Olympics Rhode Island on Tuesday, May 16. (Photo courtesy Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association) 
The Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy presented a donation of $19,030 to Special Olympics Rhode Island, which was raised by Recruit Class #140’s participation in this year’s Special Olympics Super Plunge on March 25-26. (Photo courtesy Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy) 
During the Special Olympics Rhode Island Super Plunge, teams plunged into near freezing water once every hour for a 24-hour period from March 25-26. (Photo courtesy Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy)
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association is pleased to share that the Rhode Island police community presented donations totaling over $30,000 to Special Olympics Rhode Island.
The donations, from RIPCA and the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy (RIMPTA), were presented to representatives from Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI) during a meeting Tuesday morning, May 16.
A donation of $14,000 raised by RIPCA at its January Executive Board induction event was presented to SORI. At the January event, guests were asked to provide a donation for Special Olympics, and a Bristol businessman made a $10,000 donation on behalf of RIPCA.
Additionally, the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy presented a donation of $19,030. The funds were raised by Recruit Class #140, which participated in the Special Olympics Rhode Island Super Plunge on March 25-26. During the Super Plunge, teams plunged into near freezing water once every hour for a 24-hour period.
“I would like to thank the guests who donated during this year’s Executive Board Induction, and commend the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy recruits on their continued commitment to giving back to their communities,” RIPCA Executive Director Sid Wordell said. “We are pleased to be able to support Special Olympics Rhode Island and the important work that they do on behalf of Special Olympics athletes.”
RIMPTA’s Recruit Class #140 is comprised of 56 recruits — 49 men and seven women — who represent 26 agencies statewide. The recruits volunteered their own time to raise money and participate in the Super Plunge.
As part of their training, recruits are required to complete at least two instances of community service and can choose any charity or cause to support. The Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, and the Rhode Island police community in general, has a strong tradition of supporting SORI. Recruit classes often choose to support SORI athletes and enjoy carrying on this tradition of support. RIMPTA has participated in the Polar Plunge event for more than a decade.
“The training academy staff is proud of this tradition and proud of our recruits for their dedication to the service of others,” RIMPTA Executive Director Lt. Christopher Zarrella said.
In addition to the Polar Plunge, Class #140 will also participate in a Save the Bay beach cleanup event and the Rhode Island State Police 5K Foot Pursuit. Class #140 will graduate this month.
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