In Taylorville, Illinois, a special member of the local police force is about to gain an important piece of protective gear. Thanks to a generous donation, Kane, a K9 officer, will soon be equipped with a vest designed to withstand bullets and stabs.

The nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is providing Kane’s new vest, which is sponsored by Louri Christie from Chandler, Arizona. The vest will feature the poignant inscription, “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.” The police department anticipates its arrival within the next 10 weeks.