El Dorado Springs police K9 Saber to receive protective vest
Published 10:30 am Wednesday, October 28, 2026
El Dorado Springs Police Department K9 Saber will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.
K9 Saber’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” Delivery is expected within 10 weeks.
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 certified by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s Inc. has provided more than 6,677 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 that are 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 $1,800, weighs an average of 4 to 5 pounds and comes with a five-year warranty.
For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s Inc. provides information, lists events and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org. Contributions may also be mailed to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
