ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — A non-profit group is donating to the Ithaca Police Department.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has given a bullet and stab protective vest to K9 Officer Xello with “this gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” embroidered.

“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 6,348 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations,” according to IPD.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was founded in 2009. The vests are valued at about $1,800 and weigh four to five pounds.