Sgt. Bernstein has been active in Special Olympics and Torch Run events on a state and international level for over 20 years. He is an exceptional leader, exemplifying the qualities and values of Special Olympics and Torch Run. From selling shirts, hats, and motorcycle raffle tickets, to participating in Polar Plunge and Cover-the-Cruiser events, to organizing numerous Tip-a-Cop events, attending numerous state and international conferences, to presenting medals to athletes … this inductee has done it all. You can see the passion for the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia at every event he attends. When it comes to any mission, program, fundraiser, torch lighting, medal presentation or anything else needed, he is always his department’s “go-to guy.” He has been the Torch Run program coordinator for his department for well over 15 years, and also serves as team captain for their Polar Plunge team. He annually coordinates the arrival of the torch at both Little Feet & Big Feet Meets, as well as the torch lighting ceremony at the opening of Fall Championships, soliciting volunteers from his and neighboring departments to have uniformed officers participate in the Opening Ceremony.