Kaplan Police receives 15 donated bullet proof vests

LAFAYETTE — The Kaplan Police Department got a late Christmas gifts thanks to Lafayette businessman Bob Giles.
The Kaplan Police Department received 15 new bullet proof vests. The donation was made Bob Giles, and will greatly aid the department in protecting themselves while in the line of duty.
The Kaplan officers are one of several local law enforcement departments to be given the generous life-saving gifts over the past few years.
Giles and his auto group, Giles Automotive, have donated to law enforcement departments throughout Acadiana since 2016. The bullet proof vests will be presented to the officers Thursday at Giles Nissan in Lafayette.
Giles had this to say about the donation, “It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to provide the equipment necessary to protect and save the lives of those faithfully performing their duties each day to protect us and our community. These officers go out day after day with the chance of putting their lives on line for us, and I am so grateful for the brave work they perform in the community.”
Kaplan Police Chief Josh Hardy was thankful for the donation.
The Kaplan Police Department would like to personally thank Mr. Bob Giles with Giles Nissan, for his generous donation of bullet proof vests for the department,” Hardy said. “We cannot express how grateful we are that Mr. Giles purchased these vests and donated them. As everyone knows these vests are very important for officers to have to protect them.”
Giving back to the community is of the utmost importance to Giles and Giles Automotive. Donating bullet proof vests to law enforcement across Acadiana is just one example of the many worthy causes in which Giles participates. From partnering with Hunters for the Hungry to help feed families across Louisiana to providing funds to assist Junior Achievement in preparing our youth for success, Giles and Giles Automotive are dedicated to uplifting the community, and they encourage the other business leaders and community members of Acadiana to give back as well.
“It is so important to build a relationship with all parts of the community and help give back to all parts of your community in any way you can. This is a core value to us, and we do our best to set that example for other community leaders in hopes of making a difference” commented Giles.