Some NC Police Dogs To Get Bulletproof Vests

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Posted: 8:58 AM Oct 23, 2008
Last Updated: 8:59 AM Oct 23, 2008

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Police officers count on bulletproof vests every day. Now the dogs of the K-9 unit with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office have the same protection.

Sheriff Bill Schatzman said Wednesday his office has received bulletproof, stab-proof vests for eight of the department's 10 dogs. Schatzman said the dogs detect explosives, drugs and firearms and help catch criminals, and are in harm's way.

The Winston-Salem Journal reports none of the sheriff's dogs have been killed in the line of duty.

The vests cost $900 each and were donated by Vest NPDP, a nonprofit organization.

Deputy Shane Wells says the vests weigh about 5 pounds and don't
seem to hamper the dogs' activities. The department is working to raise money to get two more vests.

The Winston-Salem Police Department's 10 dogs already have vests.

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Posted by: william Location: rocky mount on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:59 PM
from recent news, looks like they may need "boot proof" vests also

Posted by: Mary Location: G'ville, NC on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:34 PM
What a great article, some good news for a change. Thanks Vests NPDP for the donations and thanks WITN for an uplifting story.

Posted by: Wendy on Oct 23, 2008 at 02:07 PM
That's awesome. Those dogs work really hard too!

Posted by: McCain Snake Oil Co. on Oct 23, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Good!

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Fantastic!

Posted by: Bunny Location: Lucama on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:00 AM
That is wonderful.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:17 AM
I think this is wonderful. All the K-9 units should have these as a standard.

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