Chiko is a Belgian Malinois breed which is a medium-size Belgian Shepard dog that resembles a German Shepard. These types of breeds are often trained for police duty due to their great work ethic, speed and agility. Their size with being able to squeeze into smaller spaces is beneficial to what they need to accomplish on the job as well. At the city council meeting on March 6th, Police Chief Christopher Parella introduced Chiko saying that he will be sworn in and respected the same as any other officer because he is trained to give his life for a mission.