Leesburg Police Donate Surplus Equipment To Veterinarians In Ukraine

LEESBURG, VA — The Leesburg Police Department will donate tactical equipment to veterinarians in Ukraine. On Tuesday, town officials met with representatives from the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) to recognize the donation.

In total, the town will donate 45 ballistic vests, 9 ballistic helmets, and 26 heavy planes to assist veterinarians who help horses in Ukraine.

Gregory Brown is the police chief for the Town of Leesburg. "We are excited to do our part to support the humanitarian efforts abroad with the donation of this much-needed safety equipment," Brown said.

ISELP representatives reached out to the Town of Leesburg in May. The representatives said they would help navigate the donations directly to horse-care providers in Ukraine who are still working, despite the ongoing war.

According to ISELP's website, the organization works with the Ukrainian Equestrian Federation, the Foundation for the Horse, and the British Equine Veterinary Association.

The Town Attorney and Chief of Police approved the donation, which was then brought before the Town Council. Councilmembers unanimously approved the donation on June 14.

More information about how to help veterinarians in Ukraine is available on ISELP's website.