PITMAN — Thanks to a donation from the Associated Humane Societies of Newark, Pitman's K-9 Rangerhas been outfitted with a bullet-resistant vest.

The photo was posted to the police department's Facebook page,

"I would like to personally thank the Associated Humane Societies for donating this vest to the Pitman Police Department," said PoliceChief Robert Zimmerman. "These vests cost somewhere around $800 each. The Associated Humane Societies makes these types of generous donations because they want to ensure that K-9 Ranger and other K-9 Dogs are safe while protecting and serving their respective communities."