Plymouth Police K9 Rico To Get Donation Of Body Armor

Press release from the City of Plymouth:

December 29, 2020

Plymouth Police Department’s K9 Rico will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable grant from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

This organization recently learned of the sudden passing of Plymouth Police Department’s K9 Knight and inquired about donating the new vest to K9 Rico in K9 Knight’s memory. K9 Rico’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment, “In memory of K9 Knight - EOW 11-25-20.”

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. Made in the United States, the vests are custom fitted and certified by the National Institute of Justice, the governing body that oversees performance standards and testing for ballistic armor. Since its inception in 2009, the organization has provided over 4,101 vests to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

“The Plymouth Police Department is thankful for the working relationship with Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.,” said Plymouth Police Captain Pete Johnson. “Their generous donations help keep our special four-legged K9 officers safe and able to provide years of continuous superior service to our great community!”

For more information about Vested Interest in K9s, call 508-824-6978 or visit www.vik9s.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.