Romeoville Fire Department K-9 Roy soon will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

The vest, sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., will be embroidered with the sentiment: “In memory of K-9 Spike, Romeoville, IL – EOW 12/22/22," according to a news release from the village of Romeoville.

Delivery is expected within 10 weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a nonprofit established in 2009, provides protective vests and other assistance to law enforcement and public safety dogs nationwide, according to the release.

The custom-fitted, U.S.-made vests are certified by the National Institute of Justice and designed to offer lifesaving protection for K-9 officers, according to the release.

Since its founding, the organization has provided more than 6,225 vests valued at $6.9 million to K-9s in all 50 states, according to the release.

The program is open to U.S. working dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K-9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate, according to the release.

There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K-9s working across the U.S., according to the organization.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible donations in any amount. A single contribution of $1,050 sponsors one vest, which is valued at $1,800, weighs about 4 to 5 pounds, and comes with a five-year warranty.