CLAYTON – The Clayton Police Department has an additional safeguard for one of its officers, thanks to the generosity of a local club. Clayton Area Runners (CAR) presented a K9 ballistic vest to Master Officer Stephen Carter and K9 Officer Tim on Thursday, January 25, 2024, during a gathering at Deep River Brewing Company at 700 W. Main Street, Suite 102. “This donation means another K9 has the additional equipment, which traditionally is not provided by law enforcement agencies across the county, to keep their handler, other officers, and the citizens of Clayton safe when those dangerous situations arise,” says Sergeant G.M. Morris.