Emmaus Police Department’s K-9 Ronny will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Ronny’s vest is sponsored by The Landis Family Foundation and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted with gratitude - The Landis Family Foundation.” Delivery is expected within eight to 10 weeks.

Ronny is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois handled by Officer Vincent Murante. K-9 Ronny and Murante are certified together in both patrol and narcotics detection through the National Police Canine Association.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in Massachusetts. The charity’s mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., has provided more than 2,000 protective vests in 50 states through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over $1.7 million. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, Mich.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the United States with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K-9 graduates, as well as K-9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

For more information, call 508-824-6978. Tax-deductible donations of any denomination area accepted at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.