Police & Public Safety Plunge
Why should you do the Police & Public Safety Plunge?
This is a great event for Police and Public Safety departments to come together and support Special Olympics Maryland. The Police & Public Safety Plunge provides an opportunity for departments to showcase their organization in a positive way within their communities. Many departments create teams where officers, first responders, family, friends, and their biggest supporters can join and participate together as a group.
Testimonials
I plunge in support of the incredible Special Olympics athletes across Maryland. Our fundraising makes it possible for them to participate in sports and other programs that they love. I also plunge in solidarity with my fellow law enforcement partners during the Police Plunge and fellow SuperPlungers during the SuperPlunge. Our efforts to raise awareness and funds really do make a difference. Seeing the genuine joy and smiles on the faces of those athletes is truly my 'why'.
Melissa Hyatt
I plunge for all the athletes of Special Olympics! "Be brave in the attempt" is part of the Athlete Oath and if athletes can be brave in their attempts on the athletic fields and in life, then I know braving the icy Chesapeake is the least I can do to support them! The other reason I plunge is because it is a public display of law enforcement's support for Special Olympics and it's athletes!
Francis Tewey
Very importantly, this opportunity has been the first exposure and engagement with many of our officers and recruits to Special Olympics and our year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run efforts and has been a great recruiting tool for their continuing support.
John Newnan
The funds raised during the MSP Polar Bear Plunge and other activities throughout the year are used by Special Olympics Maryland to give children and adults with intellectual abilities the opportunity to feel what it is like to practice, compete, win and yes, lose, all through the power of sports. These and many other enrichment opportunities are provided to them free-of-charge, thanks to the ongoing support of thousands of Maryland law enforcement personnel, generous citizens and responsible corporate partners who understand the importance of this cause.
As a proud participant in the MD Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics since its inception in 1986, I have had the privilege of meeting many Special Olympics MD athletes. You only need to meet one. He or she will change your perspective. They will change your life. This is why I Plunge.
Greg Shipley
Police & Public Safety Plunge Leaderboard
| Baltimore County Police Department | $191,126 |
| American Legion Family Plunge Team | $185,332 |
| Anne Arundel County Police Department | $180,014 |
| MSP Academy | $124,057 |
| Ocean City Police Department | $83,090 |
| Therapeutic Hypothermia | $62,206 |
| FBI | $54,463 |
| Havre de Grace Police | $39,795 |
| Prince George's County Police | $36,986 |
| Baltimore Police Department | $32,985 |
About our Leaderboard
Special Olympics Maryland and the MSP Polar Bear Plunge are eternally grateful for the support our Police & Public Safety Plunge Teams have given us since the Plunge started. Beary wanted to recognize your hard work with our brand new Police & Public Safety Plunge Leaderboard! Check out our top ten fundraising teams since 2020 and click the accordion below to see the full list. If you don't see your agency's name, shoot us a message at plunge@somd.org and we will get you added!
