By Cece Sauer / Asst. News Director

SARTELL, Minn. — Sartell police officer Curt Grosz and K9 Echo will be featured in the 2026 Vested Interest in K9s Calendar.

Each year, 12 Law enforcement K9s who have received vests from the Vested Interest in K9s organization are selected to be featured in the nationwide calendar.

Vested Interest in K9s is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting working dogs nationwide, with their biggest project being providing as many K9 units as possible with bullet and stab-proof vests.

Currently, Vested Interest in K9s has donated over 6,200 of these vests to law enforcement across all 50 states.

The calendars are available for purchase online for $20 plus shipping. All proceeds from the calendars support the provision of services and equipment for K9s nationwide.

Those who wish to purchase a calendar can visit www.vik9s.org or for additional information, can contact 508-824-6978.