Earlier this week, over 200 pieces of protective gear were donated by police departments across Connecticut to help defense forces fighting against the Russian invasion in Ukraine. The effort, spearheaded by the Fairfield Police Department, took in donations of used bullet proof vests and helmets from 12 departments across the county. Law enforcement industry standards in the US require that the gear be replaced every few years, but the equipment is still in usable shape and can help defense forces in Ukraine.