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Security With a Mission

VetK9 Reaction Team

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What is the VetK9 Reaction Team?



Purposeful Protection, Meaningful Employment

The VetK9 Reaction Team (VRT) is our in-house security and K9 units, trained to protect our people, our facilities, and our mission. VRT teams provide safe escorts for staff and volunteers, secure all Loyal Guardian Foundation locations, and respond to incidents with professionalism and control.

Each team combines skilled handlers and highly trained K9 partners to conduct patrols, monitor high-risk areas, support events, and ensure every person and animal on our properties is protected.

Beyond security, VRT offers meaningful employment and a structured career path-giving veterans, justice-involved individuals, and those rebuilding their lives the chance to serve with purpose, develop professional skills, and become trusted guardians of our foundation.

Empowerment Through Service

How the Program Works

 This isn’t just about safety — it’s about second chances. Participants gain hands-on training, develop professional skills, and contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve.

Through each mission, they reclaim confidence, dignity, and purpose.

Train To Succeed

Each VRT member begins with a comprehensive, mission-focused curriculum, designed to build confident, capable, and disciplined protectors. Training covers:

  • Situational awareness and security fundamentals
  • Tactical movement and protective details basics
  • Emergency response, first aid and crisis readiness
  • Communication and professional conduct

They also learn teamwork, accountability, and the value of service-driven leadership.


Serve With Honor

Once trained, teams protect our people, our locations, and our partners across a range of assignments:

  • Facility and perimeter security
  • Staff and volunteer protection
  • Event and partner-site security
  • K9 assisted searches and response support
  • Crisis, incident, and emergency response

Every assignment is paid, supervised, and aligned with the team's skill level and growth plan.


Grow Forward

As participants gain experience, they unlock long-term employment pathways and new leadership roles.

Program benefits include:

  • Paid positions and mentorship
  • Career development support
  • Continued education and certification opportunities
  • The chance to train future VRT members

Each mission completed is a step toward personal and professional transformation.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Who qualifies for the program?

    All security personel are either graduates of the Guardian Path program or Veterans.




  • Are the dogs trained in advance?

    All dogs are owned, trained and housed at Purpose 4 Paws. They undergo training everyday and handlers work with them everyday. 



  • What kind of jobs do VRT teams take on?

    Assignments include in house event security, escorts for our S.A.F.E.R teams, patrols at our facilities, and patrols for partnering businesses and organizations. 





  • How can I support the Teams?

    You can sponsor a VRT K9, send supplies from our wishlist, and also support by purchasing merch. All funds raised go directly back to the VRT teams and K9's.