Bridgeport Police Department's K-9 Bronco received a bullet and stab protective vest on Saturday.
The protective accessory was a generous donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
The nonprofit organization has provided over 5,000 vests to K-9s across the country since 2009.
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The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and are actively employed and certified with law enforcement.
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