K9 Kahu receives bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to nonprofit organization
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The Maui News
The state Department of Public Safety's Narcotics Enforcement Division K9 Kahu received his bullet- and stab-protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., according to a news release last week.
In February, the public safety department announced the awarding of the bullet- and stab-protective vests. K9 Kahu's vest was sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by Kimberly Slaughter of Together Saving Paws and was embroidered with the sentiment "Gifted by Carefree Westies & Together Saving Paws."
K9 Kahu is assigned as NED's electronic storage device detection dog. K9 Kahu's main duty is to help with criminal investigations by locating hidden electronic storage devices such as: cellular phones, electronic thumb drives, and memory cards.
"K-9 Kahu is the only electronic storage detection dog of its kind in Hawaii. Kahu is frequently deployed in support of law enforcement operations. The generosity of Vested Interests in K-9s, Inc., in helping keep K-9 Kahu safe is very much appreciated," said Narcotics Enforcement Chief Jared Redulla.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, 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.