On April 25th, the North Smithfield Police Department's K9, Chiko, a two year old Belgian Malinois, was awarded a bullet and stab proof vest. Chiko's handler is Officer Jay Rainville. Officer Rainville and his partner have been active since March of 2016. Chiko is certified in patrol work such as tracking, criminal apprehension, handler protection, evidence recovery, and narcotics detection.

The North Smithfield Police Department's K9, Chiko was awarded the ballistic vest thanks to a charitable nonprofit organization, "Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.". Chiko's vest was sponsored by Lincolnwood Training Club for German Shepherd Dogs of Chicago, IL and will be embroidered with the sentiment "Lincolnwood Training Club Inc. For German Shepherd Dogs".