Police K-9's to get bulletproof vests

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MontCo police dogs get bulletproof vests

By: Rachel Baye | 09/07/11 3:21 PM

Examiner Staff Writer

Dogs in the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will be getting four new bulletproof vests, thanks to a grant from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, founded by the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback.

The dogs receiving the vests are trained to detect explosives, as well as to help officers on their regular patrols.

"The grant funds will provide our dogs with vests that protect them from attacks with firearms and knifes while engaged in their duties," said Sheriff Darren Popkin.

The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation is distributing grants like this one to police and fire departments in Pittsburgh and the cities and surrounding communities

Gotta say, NEVER liked the Steelers; but this is a decent act by Big Ben.

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