Shelbyville Police Department

06/13/2026

Shelbyville Summer Youth Program Southside Elementary
Tours of the Police Department, City Hall, painting at Wakefield Scearce

06/13/2026

Shelbyville Police Department K9's Rocket and Titan have received donation of body armor

Shelbyville Police Department, KY - K9s Rocket and Titan have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Both vests were sponsored by Tili and Colin Findley of Orlando, FL and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”.

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 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,513 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. 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, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., 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.

06/04/2026

05/31/2026

Cops and Bobbers event.

05/30/2026

Shelbyville Police Department representing at the Nicholasville PD Car Show.

05/28/2026

2026 DARE 5K Route

05/27/2026

05/06/2026

CLICK IT OR TICKET
May 18 – May 31, 2026

No matter what type of vehicle you drive, one of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up.

As you head out around the Memorial Day holiday, you'll likely see more law enforcement on the roads as part of Click It or Ticket. This campaign, from May 11 - May 31, reminds drivers and their passengers of the importance of buckling up and the legal consequences – including fines – for not wearing a seat belt.