Lower Moreland K9 'Kermit' Got A New Bulletproof Vest With Proceeds From Toy Sales

LOWER MORELAND, PA — Kermit has some new lifesaving protection thanks to community support.

The Lower Moreland Police Department's first-ever canine dog has received a brand-new bulletproof vest to help protect him when he's out patrolling the community.

The money for the purchase came from proceeds from an ongoing stuffed animal Kermit replica sale that has been popular with families in this suburban eastern Montgomery County community.

"K9 Kermit would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our community," the K9 unit posted on its Facebook page Friday. "Thanks to all of your donations, we were able to purchase a new bulletproof vest for Kermit!"

The K9 unit says that the specially designed vest will both keep Kermit cool and allow him to move freely while he's on duty.

"This style of vest (which also has a bulletproof panel on the front of his chest) ensures he can wear it at all times while he is working," the K9 unit posted. "Thank you all so much!"

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Funding can be an issue for many area police K9 units as they are often self-funding, so fundraisers like the mini stuffed Kermit toy sale can go a long way toward ensuring police dogs and their handlers are given the support they need to carry out their mission.

Kermit works alongside his human partner, Lower Moreland Officer Sierra Volkert.