Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, a Toronto police officer killed in the line of duty almost one year ago, is being remembered during a fundraising event for a cause that was close to his heart.
Northrup, who worked a 52 Division, was a long-time Special Olympics coach and supporter.
Today, the 35th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario will be held in his honour. The fundraiser will get underway at 1 p.m. at Toronto police headquarters with opening remarks followed by the lighting of the Flame of Hope.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a 2.9-kilometre run/walk benefitting Special Olympics Ontario, an organization that raises awareness and provides opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The run will be led by a Toronto police vehicle displaying Northrup’s badge number #99201, while police horse Mount Northrup, which was named in his honour, will helm the walk portion.
This is one of our newest mounts named “Northrup” named after our fallen officer DC Jeff Northrup. Glad he was able to make it to the @LETRToronto event today in honour of Jeff. pic.twitter.com/n2PKs7m5ZB
— 52 Division (@TPS52Div) June 23, 2022
Northrup was fatally struck by a vehicle while responding to a robbery call at an underground parking lot at Toronto City Hall on July 2, 2021. The City of Brampton, where he lived, also honoured his memory by naming a park in his honour earlier this year.
Thank you Margaret Northrup for attending and speaking at the @LETRToronto in honour of your husband and our fallen officer DC Jeff Northrup #99201 for the @SOOntario pic.twitter.com/0QE3iiBwFl
— 52 Division (@TPS52Div) June 23, 2022