RICHMOND, Texas – Richmond Police Department’s K-9 "Jackie" will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc.
K-9 "Jackie’s" vest is sponsored by an anonymous donor and will be embroidered with the sentiment "Bless and protect this K-9. Thank you for your service."
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Delivery is expected within eight to 10 weeks.
Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. is a charity located in East Taunton, Massachusetts, whose mission is to provide protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.
The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K-9 officers.
Since its inception, Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. has provided over 1,600 protective vests, in 49 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over $1.5 million.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K-9 graduates, as well as K-9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.