As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is doing its part to support its Eastern European ally. ISP is donating more than 3,000 pieces of protective equipment, including body armor, ballistic face shields, and ballistic helmets to help the Ukrainian citizens enduring the Russian invasion. The equipment, which can no longer be used by ISP or any other law enforcement agency within Illinois, will help the Ukrainian people stand up against Russian soldiers.
ISP coordinated the donation with the Illinois National Guard, the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Department of Commerce, and the United States Department of State.