Denver, CO – A Denver Sheriff Department K9 is set to receive new protective gear aimed at improving safety in the line of duty.
K9 Gunner, a working dog with the Denver Sheriff Department, will be outfitted with a bullet- and stab-resistant vest through a charitable donation. The vest is being provided by the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc., which supports law enforcement dogs across the United States.
According to the Denver Sheriff Department, the vest has been sponsored by Christine Kelly of Mesa, Arizona, and will include a personalized embroidery reading “In honor of K9 Roam.” Delivery of the vest is expected within the coming weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s Inc., founded in 2009, provides protective equipment and assistance to law enforcement dogs nationwide. The organization reports it has supplied more than 6,300 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9 units in all 50 states. Each vest is custom-fitted, certified by the National Institute of Justice, and designed to withstand both ballistic and edged threats.
The nonprofit notes that eligible K9s must be at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with a law enforcement or related agency. The vests are estimated to cost around $1,050 each and come with a five-year warranty.
Law enforcement agencies often rely on K9 units for tasks including suspect apprehension, search operations, and detection work, making protective equipment a critical component of officer safety.
Community members interested in supporting the program can make donations directly to Vested Interest in K9s Inc. to help fund additional vests for working dogs nationwide.
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