Greenwood police dog receives protective vest

The Greenwood Police Department’s police dog Zorro has received a bulletproof and stab protecting vest courtesy of a not for profit group.

The not-for-profit Vested Interest in K9s group from Massachusetts provides the vests to dogs working in police and other agencies. The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies.

According to the department, Zorro’s vest is sponsored by Justin Tetrick of Indianapolis, and is embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by the Tetrick’s.”

The group has provided more than 6,500 vests to K9s in all 50 states. The organization accepts donations and $1,050 will sponsor one vest.

You can get more information at www.vik9s.org

Photo courtesy of Greenwood Police Department