Like many conversations we have daily in the K9s4COPs office and social pages, more people are now discussing the safety concerns for the police K9s and how to take that extra step to keep the dynamic duo both safe out on the streets.

A bulletproof vest for a K9 can cost up to $1,000 each, causing a strain on departments since many do not have the funding within their budget to purchase them. These vests can save the lives of both our officers out on the streets and protect the K9 from numerous types of harm.

Read the entire story and watch the video at: ​http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/21824119/police-push-to-protect-k-9s-with-bullet-proof-vests