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WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Sgt. Kent MacInnis with the RCMP K9 unit with police dog Eddie wearing one of the new ballistics dog vests equipped with a camera and audio equipment for the handler to communicate to the dog when used in high-risk situations. Seated from left is Justice Minister Heather Stefanson, Commanding Officer Scott Kolody, RCMP D Division and Jeff Szyszkowski, acting deputy chief, investigations, Winnipeg Police Service at the provincial announcement on investing in new resources for victims of crime and law enforcement through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund. Part of the fund will go to vests and equipment for the RCMP K9 unit. The event was held at RCMP D Division Wednesday. Kristin Annable story August 17 2016