A New Jersey K-9 crime fighter is wearing special body armor that keeps him safe in the line of duty, thanks to a donation.
K-9 Storm, of the Manchester Township Police Department in New Jersey, is now wearing a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit.
The vest is embroidered with the sentiment “In Memory of K-9 Rocco Pittsburgh Bureau of Police” to honor K-9 Rocco, who was killed in the line of duty.
Officers with the Manchester Township Police Department said the arrival of the vest could not have come at a better time. The morning after receiving the vest, it was used to protect K-9 Storm while tracking a suspect armed with a knife. The suspect was apprehended by police officers as K-9 Storm and his handler, Ptl. Marc Micciulla, tracked his position.
“The generous donation of the vest by the Vested Interest in K9’s organization, will help to ensure K-9 Storm’s safety as he serves and protects the residents, visitors and police officers of Manchester Township,” Manchester Township Police Chief Lisa Parker said.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement.
For more information on the group, you can visit this link.
