Crime & Safety

Letter from Officer Chicas: Nitro to Hang Up His Leash at the End of Today's Shift

Officer Mike Chicas's K9 partner, Nitro, will officially retire Dec. 31. Nitro will be recognized for his years of service to the City of Belmont at the January 8 city council meeting.

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

After over EIGHT years on the force, my faithful K9 partner Nitro is retiring at the end of the year, next week. His last working day is Dec. 31st. K9 Nitro turns 10 years old in May and is healthy and doing well, but considering we were expected to work together for five years, it’s time he enjoyed retirement.

 The City of Belmont will be recognizing K9 Nitro’s service on January 8, 2013 at their monthly City council meeting. The ceremony will be held in the City of Belmont Council Chambers and will begin at 7:30pm. Please join me in congratulating K9 Nitro and wishing him well on his retirement.

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Officer Mike Chicas and K9 Nitro

Belmont Police Department

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