Knoxville Police Department K9 Rosko has received a donation of body armor due to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rosko’s bullet and stab protective vest was sponsored by Carole Rowland of Pleasantville, and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Sam.” These vests cost an average of about $2,000.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. According to the organization, there are approximately 30,000 police K9’s in the United States.