02/21/2020- Menominee County’s K9 deputy will be better protected out on patrol thanks to a donation from a charitable non-profit organization. K9 Dina will receive a bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc, an organization based in Massachusetts that provide this type of equipment and other assistance to dogs in law enforcement and related agencies. The vest has a value between $1700 and $2200 and comes with a 5 year warranty. The new gear is expected to arrive in about 8 to 10 weeks.