Christian County Sheriff’s Office K9 Hamer has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
According to a news release, K9 Hamer’s vest was sponsored by Huhtamaki of Hopkinsville, and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc is 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.
The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. Each vest has a value of $1,744 to $2,283, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty.