06/22/2015
Crivitz Police Department’s K9 Cash has been awarded a bullet and stab protective vest
The Crivitz Police Department’s K9 Cash has been awarded a ballistic vest thanks to a nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and Julius Jacobson a resident of Niagara, WI provided $1050.00 for the vest. The vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In Loving Memory, RIP Zeus & all fallen K9s”.
K9 Cash is a 6 year old German Shepherd that is certified in Patrol and Narcotics work. Cash is assigned to Officer Spencer Elias whom has been a Handler with the Crivitz Police Department since May of 2014. During his first year on the streets Cash has assisted with numerous apprehensions and narcotic seizures. K9 Cash loves playing tug-a-war with his many toys, going for walks, and playing in the fresh snow.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA 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. Each vest costs $1050.00 and has a 5 year warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four legged K9 Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1468 law enforcement dogs in 49 states with protective vests since 2009 at a cost of over $1.3 million dollars.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. announces their signature tank top is now available online for a $20.00 donation at www.vik9s.org. Proceeds will provide bullet and stab protective vests, for police dogs actively working without the potentially lifesaving equipment.
The organization orders the U.S. made vests exclusively from distributor Regency Police Supply in Hyannis, MA who also does the custom embroidery on the body armor. Vests are manufactured by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI.
New K9 graduates as well as K9's with expired vests are eligible to participate. The program is open to law enforcement dogs who are US employed, certified and at least 19 months of age.
For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Tax deductible donations accepted via mail to: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718 or the website: www.vik9s.org.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of Law Enforcement and related agencies throughout the country. We exclusively offer a state of the art bullet and stab protective vest made in the United St…
