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South Fulton police dog receives donated ballistic vest
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · As published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The dog's equipment is custom made and provides protection against bullets and stabs.
A police dog in South Fulton has new protective gear. The dog's equipment is custom made and provides protection against bullets and stabs. It was given to the dog through a donation from a nonprofit group.
This group helps law enforcement dogs across the US by providing them with protective vests. They have given out a large number of vests since they started. The value of the vest given to the South Fulton police dog is significant, and it comes with a warranty.
For more information, details are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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