A four-legged member of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has been gifted new body armor.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that, in recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the office is introducing a new Crisis Response K9 named Ember.

Another Virginia Department of Corrections K9, Elly, has received bullet and stab protective vests donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., VADOC said on Friday.

Five Virginia Department of Corrections K9s have received bullet and stab protective vests donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., VADOC said on Friday.

Ten Virginia Department of Corrections K9s have received bullet and stab protective vests donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., VADOC said on Friday.

Six Virginia Department of Corrections K9s will be receiving bullet and stab protective vests donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., VADOC said on Thursday.

The Virginia Department of Corrections’ K9s, including Anubis, Ben, Chako, Cyrus, Doc, Eros, Faro, Farron, Gus, Hector, Jeff, Max, Mickey, Rio, Speedy, Tango, Tommy, and Woodrow, have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Each vest is embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Rivan, Virginia DOC, EOW 4-2-24.”

A few furry friends received some protective gear over at the Virginia Department of Corrections!

In three weeks, a big change is coming to the Commonwealth as Virginia’s new law to legalize recreational use of marijuana will take effect. The change impacts police departments across the state and their K9 officers.