The Fairfield Police Department’s K-9 Rambo will soon have an added layer of protection while serving the community.
The department announced that K-9 Rambo has been selected to receive a custom-fitted bullet- and stab-resistant vest through a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Incorporated. The protective vest is expected to be delivered within the next ten weeks.
Rambo’s vest will be embroidered with the message, “In memory of K9 Tyton, Independence, Iowa – End of Watch July 25, 2025,” honoring the fallen Iowa police dog.
Vested Interest in K9s is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2009 that provides protective body armor and other assistance to law enforcement K-9 units across the country. The organization says it has donated more than 6,500 vests, valued at nearly $6.9 million, to police dogs in all 50 states.
Each U.S.-made vest is National Institute of Justice certified, custom-fitted to the dog, weighs about four to five pounds, and includes a five-year warranty.
The organization estimates there are approximately 30,000 active law enforcement K-9s nationwide and continues to accept donations to help provide lifesaving equipment to additional police dogs.