<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2mPyma_0wFT1uP300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2mPyma_0wFT1uP300" width="1102" height="630" ><figcaption>Police response, emergency red lights</figcaption></figure><p>Lowell, IN – Indiana State Police K9 Cooper has been gifted a protective vest designed to prevent bullet and stab injuries. The lifesaving donation was made by the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Robert Emerson of Lafayette, IN, sponsored the vest, which is embroidered with the message, “Gifted by Emersons of Lafayette Indiana.”</p><p>According to the Indiana State Police, Vested Interest in K9s has provided over 5,794 vests to K9 units nationwide. This program helps equip K9 officers with custom-fitted body armor that meets National Institute of Justice standards. These vests are made in the U.S. and funded through private and corporate donations.</p><p>Vested Interest in K9s allows any law enforcement K9 older than 20 months to receive a vest if actively employed. The charity has contributed over $6.9 million to the cause, enhancing the safety of police K9s across the United States.</p><p>Community members can support the program through tax-deductible donations. The cost to sponsor one vest is $985, and each comes with a five-year warranty.</p></div></body>

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Indiana K9 Officer Cooper Receives Bulletproof Vest Donation for Enhanced Protection

Lowell, IN – Indiana State Police K9 Cooper has been gifted a protective vest designed to prevent bullet and stab injuries. The lifesaving donation was made by the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Robert Emerson of Lafayette, IN, sponsored the vest, which is embroidered with the message, “Gifted by Emersons of Lafayette Indiana.”