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13 MCSO K9s receiving ballistic vests

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Thirteen canines with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are being fitted with ballistic vests for protection when going on patrol with their handlers. 

At 3 p.m., Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be holding a press conference to discuss the donation of the vests.

The program to equip the on-patrol canines was courtesy of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc, MCSO said. 

The dogs receiving the ballistics vests include bite and bomb dogs.