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When it comes to saving a police officer’s life, a bulletproof vest has become an important piece of equipment – even if that officer has four legs and a leash. As Kim Riemland reports, a group of children in Texas have made it their mission to protect those who serve. |
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(Locator: The Woodlands, Texas)
He’s friendly. He’s faithful. And he wears a badge. Today K-9 Chris is the guest of honor at Christ Church United Methodist near Houston, Texas.
Kasey Connor/Christ Church United Methodist: “It took a long time, but it’s really nice knowing that we made a difference.”
Fifth and sixth graders from the congregation spent nearly a year saving pennies to buy a bulletproof vest for this crime fighter.
Kasey Connor/Christ Church United Methodist: “The police work hard to keep us safe. And so we can help keep them safe by raising money for a vest for their dogs.”
Scott Roush/Sinton, Texas Police Dept.: “What the kids did today will potentially, someday, save my dog’s life. It’s so valuable, what they did. It’s just extraordinary, actually.”
Officer Scott Roush depends on his four-legged partner to sniff out burglars and illegal drugs. It’s dangerous work.
Howard Day/Trainer, Pennies to Protect Police Dogs: “These canine partners can hear the heartbeat, the breathing of a suspect in the next room, where their human partner would never know that danger was literally right around the corner.”
The children raised 12-hundred dollars through car washes, bake sales and appeals. A second bulletproof vest will go to K-9 officer Britta – who is the target of an organized drug ring. Their generosity will wrap the shepherds in safety and support.
Boni Wallen/Christ Church United Methodist: “Fifth and sixth-graders, they tend to be kids who want things given to them. And I think it’s awesome that they’re giving to other people instead of themselves.”
Scott Roush/Sinton, Texas Police Dept.: “I just want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”
“You’re welcome.”
(Dog barks)
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The donation was coordinated through “Pennies to Protect Police Dogs.” That group is raising money to buy vests for police K-9s across the country. For more information, contact Christ Church United Methodist online at http://www.cc-um.org/christchurch/welcome, or phone: 936-273-2030.