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Utah boy scout raises money for K-9 bulletproof vests

Posted at 9:24 AM, Nov 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-20 11:25:08-05

The Utah Highway Patrol is recognizing Gavin Ritter from Boy Scout Troop 838 for his fundraising efforts.

Ritter raised money to buy two bulletproof vests for a couple of UHP K-9 officers.

Gavin decided to do this as part of an Eagle Scout project.

He met with Sgt. Jimmy Banks and his K-9 companion Chapo on Friday to present them with the vests.

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