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Ron RichterWyoming Governor Mark Gordon has extended his appreciation to members of Wyoming’s law enforcement community for donating used equipment to assist the people of Ukraine. The statewide effort that was coordinated by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security involved outreach to multiple agencies across the state, The effort resulted in the donation of more than 200 interior and exterior ballistic vests; panels that can be used to assemble an additional 80 vests; rifle plates for the vests and helmets and boots. Six pallets of medical grade wipes were also donated as well. Gordon said he wanted to thank law enforcement in Wyoming for stepping up and providing this equipment for the people of Ukraine.
Donations came from Sheriff’s Offices in Albany, Carbon, Converse and Sublette counties and police departments in Sheridan, Glenrock, Powell, Rock Springs and Torrington and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, Wyoming Highway Patrol, and the Wyoming Livestock Board.