Gurnee Police Department canines Hawk and Leo will obtain bullet and stab protecting vests due to a donation from a non-profit organization sponsored by a non-public donor.
The vests have been donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Leah Beale.”
The vests have been sponsored by Leah A. Beale, who’s a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was established in 2009 and is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to supply bullet and stab protecting vests and different help to dogs of legislation enforcement and associated companies all through the United States.
The probably lifesaving physique armor for four-legged officers is made within the United States, custom-fitted, and NIJ-certified, in response to the Gurnee Police Department.
The division mentioned earlier this week that the 2 canines are anticipated to obtain the vests in eight to 10 weeks.
Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has offered over 5,350 vests to canines in all 50 states at a price of $6.9 million, made potential by each personal and company donations.
The program is open to U.S. dogs which can be a minimum of 20 months old and actively employed and licensed with legislation enforcement or associated companies. Canines with expired vests are additionally eligible to take part.
There are an estimated 30,000 legislation enforcement canines all through the United States.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any quantity. A donation of $985 sponsors one vest.
Each vest has a price of $1,800, weighs a mean of 4-5 kilos and comes with a five-year guarantee.
Those fascinated with extra data or who need to study volunteer alternatives can name 508-824-6978.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. supplies data, lists occasions and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org.
