The protective vests are being brought in after a recent rise in violent crime involving weapons.
All general purpose and firearm support dogs, including Conan, have been provided with the vests
A police force is introducing body armour for its dogs as a response to an increase in violent crime involving weapons.rise in knife attacks in the county.He said the move was just a precaution, and there had been no reports of the force's dogs being stabbed or shot. "But our dogs are used to search for people armed with weapons all the time so this will hopefully offer them protection," he added.Wiltshire Police said the canine vests offers protection from weapons, including bullets, but also allow dogs freedom of movement, so are comfortable."The dogs won't be wearing them [the vests] all the time, it will be up to their handler to assess when they might be needed.
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