DeWine asks Ohio law enforcement to donate protective gear to Ukraine – WHIO TV 7 and

On Apr 9, 2022

COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike Dewine has announced that the Ohio Department of Public Safety will begin collecting protective gear to send to Ukraine.

The protective gear would be sent to the Ukraine Civilian Territorial Defense.

In March, Dewine asked local and state law enforcement agencies to provide a list of surplus or expired, but still functional protective gear that could be donated to Ukraine.

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More than two dozen agencies responded offering about 75 ballistic and riot helmets and over 800 pieces of body armor, according to a release.

“This is Ohio’s opportunity to provide civilian humanitarian aid to help the innocent Ukrainians who are voluntarily putting their lives at risk on the front lines. If any other law enforcement agencies have unneeded protective gear, there is still time to take part in this important statewide donation effort,” DeWine said in a release.

Law enforcement agencies that did not respond to the March request but would like to donate protection gear should contact their nearest Ohio State Highway Patrol Post for information.