The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office received a new K9 vest for its K9 officer Zeke.

The bullet and stab resistant protective vest is thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

K9 Zeke’s vest is sponsored by Sharon M. Peters of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI and is embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Det. Lt. Richard J. Scott”.

The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office thanks Vested Interest and the Peters family for the donation. K9 Zeke has become a loved and appreciated member of the Sheriff’s Office and the community itself.

Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,275 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.