(Photo of Bullet proof vests that are being sent ti Ukraine, Photo courtesy of Pa. Media Services)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania State Police and the state Capitol Police are donating used body armor to efforts in Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Col. Robert Evanchick, the state police commissioner, said the ballistic vests and helmets are intended for Ukrainian police officers and aid workers in Ukraine. The two agencies produced about 110 used police bulletproof vests and 15 surplus ballistic helmets that they were no longer using. Gov. Tom Wolf said it is surplus equipment that would be thrown away otherwise. Wolf noted that his administration is working on collecting food and mask donations for Ukraine, as well.