Brute, Westport’s newest K-9, with new bullet-resistant gear vest, poses with fellow officers and donors from the nonprofit, Responder Wellness. / Contributed photo

WESTPORT — Brute, a Police Department K-9, has a new suit.

A new bullet-resistant protective vest, to be specific, courtesy of the nonprofit, Responder Wellness.

Brute is the department’s newest K-9.

The organization’s mission, according to its website, is to “subsidize or provide free of charge safety equipment and wellness services to first responders.”