Pennsylvania‘s state and Capitol police are sending used body armor to aid humanitarian and rescue workers in war-torn Ukraine.
Nearly 90 used bulletproof vests have been donated by the state police, while the Capitol Police donated roughly 24 used vests and 15 ballistic helmets, according to a press release from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf roughly a month into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“It’s wrong that Russia’s attack on Ukraine made this necessary,” Wolf said, adding that he was “proud of both our State and Capitol police.”
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“This small effort will make a world of difference for the humanitarian and rescue workers facing danger every day,” Wolf added.
The old body armor will first be delivered to the Vermont State Police before being shipped to Ukraine “pending federal regulatory approval,” the governor said.
Today I’m with @PAStatePolice and Capitol Police as we plan to send used body armor to Ukraine.
Pending federal approval, Pennsylvania will send protective gear to aid humanitarian efforts as Ukraine defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified attack.
— Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) March 23, 2022
“This equipment will be put to use by those who desperately need it,” Pennsylvania State Police Col. Robert Evanchick said in the statement, adding that the vests being donated had been “scheduled to be destroyed.”
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman called on the state police to donate used bulletproof vests that were no longer being used to humanitarian and relief workers in Ukraine, according to a statement from March 17.
Evanchick said they were “heartened to know they can still be put to good use.”
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The Washington Examiner reached out to Evanchick for a statement but did not receive a response back.
