As my husband and myself are both Drug Indiction Task officers and we both go out everyday and risk our lives with our dogs, I believe if we have to wear a vest everyday we are out on the job they should too. Both of our K-9 canines have vest and I have had to purchase them ourselfs. Its a expensive thing but hey, ya gotta have them. We lost our first dog after 4 yrs. on the force, and now we dont go out with out it. Its a life saver. I SUPPORT THIS 110%. McCall