Even people from outside the Red River Valley think Leroy, the East Grand Forks Police Department's police dog, is a good boy.

So good that a charitable donation from out of state is providing him with a bullet-and-stab-protective vest.

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Williams Asset Management, of Columbia, Md., donated $950 to create Leroy's vest through a nonprofit, Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a press release from the Police Department said.

K9 vests are valued between about $1,700 and $2,300 and have a five-year warranty. They weigh between 4 and 5 pounds. Leroy's vest is expected to arrive within eight to 10 weeks.

Leroy was purchased earlier this year for about $30,000 raised through community donations. He's the first police dog to join the department in over 15 years and has already been involved in numerous drug-related searches and arrests, the release said. The department's K-9 program is largely funded through private and corporate donations and the release said those wishing to donate can call the department at (218) 773-1104.