Law Enforcement Plunges into Icy Waters for Special Olympics

Moore Police Department and other agencies participate in annual Polar Plunge fundraiser

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Law enforcement officers from the Moore Police Department and other agencies came together on Saturday morning to take the plunge at Hurricane Harbor in Oklahoma City, supporting the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma. The event brings Oklahomans across the state together to raise money for the organization, which supports over 12,400 Special Olympics participants in the state.

Why it matters

The Polar Plunge is a popular annual event that helps raise critical funds and awareness for Special Olympics Oklahoma, an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

The details

Officers from the Moore Police Department and other law enforcement agencies braved the cold waters of Hurricane Harbor in Oklahoma City to take the plunge and show their support for Special Olympics Oklahoma. The event is held across the state, with participants in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, and Stillwater all taking the icy dip to raise money for the organization.

  • The 2026 Polar Plunge took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • The Polar Plunge event runs through the month of February in Oklahoma.

The players

Moore Police Department

A local law enforcement agency in Moore, Oklahoma that participated in the 2026 Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Oklahoma.

Special Olympics Oklahoma

A nonprofit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

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What they’re saying

“Freezing for a few minutes is worth it when it supports a great cause and an even better community.”

— Moore Police Department (Facebook)

What’s next

The Polar Plunge event will continue throughout the month of February, with participants from across Oklahoma taking the icy dip to raise funds for Special Olympics Oklahoma.

The takeaway

The annual Polar Plunge is a powerful demonstration of the law enforcement community's commitment to supporting important causes like Special Olympics, which provides life-changing opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports and build community.