St. Joseph County Police Department receives K9 body armor donation

By: Nick Pappas

Posted: Feb 17, 2020 3:56 PM EST

Photo Courtesy of St. Joseph County Police Department

ST. JOSPEH COUNTY, Ind. – Monti, a K9 with the St. Joseph County Police Department, received a protective vest courtesy of a donation via Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Embroidered in the vest is the phrase “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”.

Vested Interest is a non-profit organization located in Massachusetts. They have partnered with numerous law enforcement agencies since they were established in 2009.

They have provided 3,500 protective K9 vests to law enforcement in all 50 states at a total value of $6.9 million.

A donation of $950 will provide one protective vest for a K9.

For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978, and if you want donate to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., visit their website.

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