INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police K-9 Koda will soon be out patrolling with extra protection, thanks to a charitable donation.
Koda will be sporting a bullet- and stab-resistant vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The nonprofit accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest.
The vest will be embroidered with the line, “In memory of K9 Falco, Gary, IN- EOW 7/13/23."
This potentially life-saving body armor for four-legged K-9 officers is U.S.-made and custom-fitted.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided more than 5,240 vests to K-9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million.
The vest donations all go to K-9s that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K-9s with expired vests are also eligible for a new vest through the program.
There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K-9s throughout the United States.
