14J.  Bring them home safely 135 Main St. Windsor, NY13865 607-221-5773  MEDICAL  September 14, 2019 Dear Sir or Madam,  On August 1, 1987 Binghamton, was listed in Money magazine as #: 21st. int the country, as the best place to live. One of the reasons cited, was the lack of crime. Todayj just 32 short years later, Binghamton is listed as #4 4th with. Johnson City as 5th most dangerous cities in New York State.  BEFORE  these statistics, just imagine the dangerous situations our first responders are thrust into. When the Given police arrive, they at least are wearing protective gear to ensure their safety. Paramedics: and New York State has acknowledged our paramedics and emergency personal are in extreme has designed a 4- day program. This training center was built especially, to train our first danger and skills to protect them under fire. Upon arrival, they are provided a bullet proof vest for their responders, They, then spend 4 days having soap bullets shot at them as they are educated in the safest training. training, and told," by the way, do not forget to leave the bullet proof vests at the door, as exit." "Bring them home safely" - is an organization that has been created to raise funds to The issue of violence against EMS providers is significant, and needs serious attention, never the situation they enter with each call, they set out with an innate desire to help this only with a medical bag. We believe they need more protection and want to get Bullet community, Proof armed We are hoping that you will consider the risk each Paramedic and EMT face daily and will consider All donations can be sent to Bring them home safely, 135 Main St. Windsor, NY13865 cfo/  Emergency Medical teams are issued no protective equipment.  handle all scenarios. At the end of the training they are congratulated,  manner to you supportour  given a certificate for the  Paramedics and Emergency Medical personal.  knowing vests for  them.  donating towards this worthy cause.  Patricial  Young. Thank you for your time and consideration ini this matter.  Yours truly, e Patricia L Young