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09/18/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kuco has received donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Kuco has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kuco’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,225 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

07/02/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kuco to get donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Kuco will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kuco’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,120 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

06/13/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bruno has received donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Bruno has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bruno’s vest was sponsored by Barbara Napolitano of Oak Brook, IL and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Barbara Napolitano”.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,030 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

06/11/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Daisey has received donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Daisey has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Daisey’s vest was sponsored by The Shidler Family, Cathy's Vests for K9s of Nashua, NH and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Catherine A Shidler”.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,120 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

04/04/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Spike has received donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Spike has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Spike’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,918 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

03/27/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Daisey to get donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Daisey will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Daisey’s vest was sponsored by The Shidler Family, Cathy's Vests for K9s of Nashua, NH and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Catherine A Shilder”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,970 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

02/21/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bruno to get donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Bruno will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bruno’s vest was sponsored by Barbara Napolitano of Oak Brook, IL and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Barbara Napolitano”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,882 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

01/29/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Spike to get donation of body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office, KY, K9 Spike will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Spike’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,882 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

08/04/2024

Thank you all so much for coming out to the 2024 Madison County Fair to watch our K9 Demonstrations on Friday & Saturday night!! We greatly appreciate everyone who support us and our K9 partners!!

08/03/2024

We are set to do another K9 Demonstration at the 2024 Madison County Fair again tonight!! We can’t wait to see you! 🎡🎢🎠

07/10/2024

ROUND #2 FOR K9 T-SHIRTS!!!🚔🚨🐕🐾

Read The On-Line Store Details Below:

🗓️: The MCSO K9 Unit On-Line Store will be open from Wednesday July 10th, 2024 through Monday August 9th, 2024! The On-Line Store will reopen as interest remains and will be advertised with new reopening & closing dates.

💳: All MCSO K9 Unit On-Line Store Apparel Purchases require Mandatory Shipping to your address of choice.

📦: All MCSO K9 Unit On-Line Store Apparel will be shipped after the store closes on 8/9, orders are compiled and the K9 T-shirts are printed!

📲: The success of our MCSO K9 Unit On-Line Store will come from sharing the On-Line Store link with your family, friends and dedicated K9 Unit supporters!

⬇️Click The Link Below!⬇️

07/09/2024

“REHOMED FOR SUCCESS!”

Rehoming a dog is never easy, especially when that dog has become a part of your family. However, acknowledging that your dog has potential that far exceeds what you see in front of you…turns the sometimes heart wrenching act of rehoming a dog into a selfless act of love and service to one’s community.

That was exactly the case in early October of 2022 when Dan & Wendy Delli, of Versailles, Kentucky, reached out to a family friend, Mr. Scott Decker of Madison County, and asked for help with rehoming their son’s year and a half old Belgian Malinois – Daisey. Dan & Wendy Delli’s son, Matt, is a military veteran and had always dreamed of owning a Belgian Malinois. Mr. Decker reached out to Madison County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Derek Thomas about Daisey and shortly thereafter, Daisey joined our agency and awaited handler assignment.

In early 2023, Deputy Roy Johnson earned the opportunity to become a K9 Handler and be partnered with Daisey, who was to begin training and certify as an Explosives Detection Dog (EDD), under the knowledgeable and experienced instruction of Master K9 Trainer, Retired KSP Trooper and then Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Handler & Deputy Martin Wesley.

Deputy Roy Johnson joined the Madison County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2018 after retiring from the Richmond Police Department in July of 2016; where he served 16 years as a Patrol Sergeant, 10 years attached to the Richmond Police Department’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU), and 8 years on their Bike Patrol Unit. Even while serving at the Richmond Police Department, Deputy Roy Johnson remembers having a keen interest in Explosive & Bomb Technologies.

Deputy Roy Johnson & K9 Daisey began training and spent several weeks imprinting on over twenty explosive odors: ammonium nitrate, RDX, TATP, HMTD, TNT, PETN and many more.

In August of 2023, K9 Team Deputy R. Johnson & K9 Daisey earned their first of many Explosive Detection Dog certifications, by certifying with the NNDDA under the instruction of Master K9 Trainer Martin Wesley. In September of 2023, the K9 Team certified again as an Explosive Detection Dog Team through NAPCH: National Association of Professional Canine Handlers, under the instruction of world-renowned Master K9 Trainer Al Gill at the 2023 Bluegrass Trials in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

Continuing with their upward momentum, the K9 Team certified in April of 2024 in explosives detection, tracking and article location through the NNDDA and under the instruction of Master K9 Trainer Martin Wesley.

As K9 Handlers, we are often asked about why we train with our K9 partners so much…for this specific K9 Team, Deputy Roy Johnson and K9 Daisey were preparing for the GOLD STAR of Explosives Detection…The National Odor Recognition Test (NORT). The NORT program is part of the ATF National Canine Division, which is responsible for training the canine teams at the ATF and other law enforcement agencies in explosives, fi****ms detection and related tactics. The ATF hosts only 12 NORT certifications nationwide, each year, to accommodate an estimated 500 explosives detection canine teams.

In early June of 2024, Deputy Roy Johnson & EDD K9 Daisey traveled to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas to train on various tactical activities. The three-day test, and earned certification, allows K9 teams to showcase their odor detection and teamwork skills while actively searching out and identifying a variety of explosive compounds, ignitable liquids and gun powder-related residue.

The NORT certification is a critical benchmark for Explosive Detection Dog Teams and symbolizes the proficiency standard used for highly effective Explosive Detection Dog teams across the country, according to the ATF.

On Thursday June 27th, 2024, Deputy Roy Johnson & K9 Daisey, along with Lt. Derek Thomas, had the opportunity to meet with Dan & Wendy Delli at White Hall State Historic Site. Dan & Wendy were overjoyed with Daisey’s successes while serving her community at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and look forward to seeing her grow to her full potential in her new home here in Madison County!

“Deputy R. Johnson and EDD K9 Daisey have been deployed on multiple occasions for explosive detection prevention and school clearance. This part of our K9 Program cannot be measured to our community. The safety of our community is a top priority but especially our children. We are very proud to have a resource which provides security for Madison Countians in any and every way!” Major Tony Terry - Madison County Sheriff’s Office

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