Helmets donated to NBV police

The United States Deputy Sheriffs Association, through its national grant funding program, donated two tactical helmets for the protection and safety of the North Belle Vernon Police Department. The USDSA is dedicated to assisting law enforcement through equipment, training and End of Watch aide to fallen officers’ families. Accepting the helmets are NBV Chief Eugene Lipari and Lt. Ron Van Scyoc. Submitted

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