Letter to Ohio Law Enforcement - Governor DeWine, Ohio National Guard Request Law Enforcement Inventory of Donatable Personal Protective Gear
Letter
Dear Law Enforcement Partner:
I know many of you share my concern for the Ukrainian military men and women who are
bravely fighting against the senseless aggression of Russia. The Ukrainians lack resources and
equipment, but they certainly don't lack heart or love of country.
The National Guard Bureau has asked the Ohio National Guard to assist with taking an inventory
of surplus, donated, and/or expired body armor and helmets that may be available for donation to
Ukraine from Ohio's state and local law enforcement agencies. The ultimate intent is to provide
personal protective gear to the Ukrainian military as they defend their country against Russia.
To this end, I am joining with our Ohio National Guard and Ohio Department of Public Safety to
ask for your help with this important effort. The Ohio National Guard is working to help identify
and report any surplus, donated, or expired body armor and helmets in Ohio by Monday, March
14, 2022.
The preference is for Level 3+ or Level 4 personal protective equipment, but any available and
serviceable items are acceptable. If your agency has this equipment available to donate, please
contact the Ohio National Guard Joint Operations Center at 614-734-7551 or 614-734-7550 with
the following information:
* Name
* Organization
* Phone number
* Amount and type of equipment to be donated
If there is an identified need validated by the United States European Combatant Command, the
National Guard Bureau will then work with the Department of Defense and its interagency
partners to develop a logistics plan to collect and deliver any donated equipment to aid Ukraine.
At that time, an Ohio National Guard service member will contact you with information on when
to bring your items to a nearby armory or alternate site.
I again encourage all Ohio law enforcement agencies that have surplus or expired personal
protective gear to answer this request for information. Your response could result in help that
could save lives in Ukraine. Thank you for your consideration to help Ukraine during this
desperate time.
Very respectfully yours,
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