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Keystone Central School District Police and Security Department ’ s K9 Dutchess Receives Donation of Body Armor
The Keystone Central School District Police and Security Department ' s K9 , Dutchess , has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s , Inc . K9 Dutchess ’ s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s , Inc . and embroidered with the sentiment “ In memory of K9 Hobbs , Des Moines , IA - EOW 12 / 12 / 23 .”
Vested Interest in K9s , Inc ., established in 2009 , is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States . This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U . S . made , custom fitted , and NIJ certified . Since its inception , Vested Interest in K9s , Inc . has provided over 5,627 vests to K9s in all 50 states , at a value of $ 6.9 million , made possible by both private and corporate donations .
The program is open to dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies . K9s with expired vests are also eligible . There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States .
Vested Interest in K9s , Inc . accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount . A single donation of $ 985 will sponsor one vest . Each vest has a value of $ 1800 , weighs an average of 4-5 pounds , and comes with a five-year warranty .
For more information , or to learn about volunteer opportunities , please call 508- 824-6978 . Vested Interest in K9s , Inc . provides information , lists events , and accepts donations at www . vik9s . org , or you may mail your contribution to P . O . Box 9 , East Taunton , MA 02718 .
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