Assumption sheriff's police dogs get bulletproof vests

GONZALES - The four police dogs of the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office now have bulletproof vests, thanks to a national nonprofit organization.Sheriff Leland Falcon said in a news release Diesel, Isa, Major and Vickie were sized for its made-to-order vest that arrived this week.Falcon said the vests are stab-resistant and bulletproof, and will protect dogs that are a priceless asset in police work.The sheriff says Canine Wounded Heroes partners with the K9 Tactical Gear company to provide ves