Pickens Police Department’s K9 Rigo Receives Donated Body Armor

The Pickens Police Department’s K9 Rigo has been equipped with a new bullet- and stab-resistant vest, generously donated by the non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The custom-fitted, NIJ-certified vest—embroidered “In honor of K9 Boss, Pickens, SC”—was provided through the organization’s nationwide program, which has delivered over 6,120 vests worth $6.9 million to law enforcement K9s in all 50 states since 2009. Vested Interest in K9s, a 501(c)(3) charity, funds these U.S.-made, five-year-warranty vests (valued at $1,800 each) via private and corporate donations, with sponsorships available for $1,050. For more details or to contribute, visit www.vik9s.org