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Newport police honor Officer Glicchio and K9 Kilo at retirement ceremony
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Summary
Colleagues honored Officer Glicchio for 24 years of service to Newport Police Department K-9 program, praising him for selecting, training and building three K‑9 teams (Valco, K9 Box and Kilo) that served the department.
At the start of the meeting, commissioners and colleagues honored Officer Glicchio for 24 years of service in the Newport Police Department K‑9 program and marked the retirement of his final K‑9, Kilo.
A colleague said Officer Glicchio “has embodied exactly that level of commitment” and noted Glicchio selected and trained three dogs — Valco, K9 Box and Kilo — describing the officer’s work as building those animals into “assets that the police department, our community has been able to use over the years.” The presenter recounted anecdotes about the dogs’ training and dispatch interactions and praised Glicchio’s perseverance and consistency.
Officials said they planned a photo opportunity and presented a commemorative chain to Officer Glicchio in lieu of a pinned award. No formal action or vote was tied to the recognition; it was a ceremonial acknowledgement of the officer’s career.
The commission paused for a brief photo opportunity before continuing the agenda.
