Seventeen K-9 units with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office now have lightweight bulletproof vests that could make the difference between life and death in the field.
Pedro, a 3-year-old German Shepherd from Hungary, is one of the first to receive the new protective gear. Trained in narcotics and patrol (to bite), Pedro is regularly sent into dangerous situations — searching buildings, tracking suspects, and protecting deputies.
“A dog is a force multiplier,” Deputy Nicholas Kafkas said. “Most people see a dog, and they immediately give up.”…