Nebraska State Patrol K9s Receive Donation of Body Armor

(Lincoln, NE) -- The Nebraska State Patrol's K9 officers receive bullet and stab protective vests.

The K9s: Jerry, Amos, Chase, Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Lee, Malloy, and Tilt, got the vests through non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

The state patrol says K9 Jerry’s vest was sponsored by an Anonymous Donor and was embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” K9 Amos’s vest was sponsored by Bridget McGowan of Tehachapi, CA and has been embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of all working, retired and departed K9s.” K9 Chase and K9 Lee’s vests were sponsored by the Bomonti Family of Renton, WA and have been embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Janice Bomonti.” K9’s Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Malloy and Tilt’s vests were sponsored using general funds and have been embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc."

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., is a charity that provides bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,970 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations. Each vest has a value of $1,744-$2,283 and weighs an average of 4-5 pounds.