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K9 FAQs 

·        An unfortunate and uncontrollable fact is that more active duty Law Enforcement and military K9’s die from illness than any other reason 

·        Statistics over the last five years show that just as many K9’s have died in heat related incidents as have been shot.  

·        In a small number of these heat related deaths, independent jurisdictions have considered them criminal acts.  The majority of these deaths have been due to damaged or faulty equipment utilized in the police vehicle, if any. 

·        A stunning, but significantly lower number of K9’s have been killed in car related accidents.  Most of these deaths were the result of engaged K9 Teams being struck while crossing traffic.

 ·        K9 Teams are generally deployed to patrol larger areas with very specific functions.  Because of their purpose, K9 Handlers are more likely than any other Police Officer to engage a violent and armed subject, often with the direst of consequences.   

·        K9 Teams are also deployed in rescue operations to locate the lost, sick or injured.  Sometimes Teams are deployed in an environment that is physically hazardous and require special equipment that would be unavailable otherwise.  

·        A majority of Police K9 Units in the United States of America rely on donations to equip, train, house and feed their teams. 

·        Public safety consists of 50-75% of ALL local government operating budgets, with a significant portion funding the Police.  Because of this, specialty units such as K9 take the majority of budgetary cuts. 

·        The average K9 Handler spends an average of $500 per year on equipment that their department will not replace or provide. 

·        Most departments cannot properly maintain or fund their K9 Units without further assistance. 

Vest Faqs

• A K9 officer face the same if not greater risk than human officer as they are often sent in ahead of their human counterparts to apprehend suspects or investigate dangerous situations. 
   
• Ballistic Vests for K9's can retail for over $1,000. Some custom fitted vests can retail for over $2,000.  The cost of a vest can vary due to differences in quality, material, protection level, weight, etc.
   
• Vests are bulletproof and/or stabproof (e.g. knives, ice picks). In addition, they minimize blunt trauma injuries. In the past 10 years, bullet, stab or blunt trauma injuries caused 60% of police dog deaths.
   
• The K-9 One™ vest is made with Dupont Kevlar, which is the same material that human officers wear. This vest also undergoes the same testing criteria.
   
• Manufacturer's warranty for the K9-One™ vest is 5 years for the ballistic material and 3 years for the cover.
   
• The K9-One™ vest is adjustable and also comes in various sizes.

Safety Equipment Faqs

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