Vest donation protects Mount Carmel K9 Kilo
(Photo by Mount Carmel)
The Mount Carmel Police Department's four-legged officer, K9 Kilo, has received an added layer of protection while serving the community, thanks to a generous donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc(opens in a new tab). The vest bears the inscription "In memory of Dolly Parton," honoring the beloved East Tennessee icon and her enduring legacy of generosity and compassion. The custom-fitted, bullet- and stab-protective vest designed to help keep K9 Kilo safe in the line of duty, providing an important resource to the department and the community.