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Mesa County K9 Oso receives donated bullet- and stab-resistant vest

A charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s provided Mesa County Sheriff’s Office K9 Oso with an NIJ-certified bullet- and stab-resistant vest embroidered “In memory of K9 Mako, El Paso, CO – EOW 8-12-26.”

Published Oct 28, 2026, 3:22 PM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office K9 Oso received a U.S.-made, custom-fitted, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified bullet and stab protective vest donated by the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.; the vest is embroidered “In memory of K9 Mako, El Paso, CO – EOW 8-12-26.” Vested Interest in K9s, founded in 2009 and a 501(c)(3), has provided more than 6,677 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states; donations are tax-deductible, a $1,050 gift sponsors one vest, and more information is available at www.vik9s.org or by calling (508) 824-6978.