(KNZA)--A new assistant police chief has been hired for the city of Horton.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant informed the Brown County Commission Monday that the Sheriff's Department's K-9 officer, Cody Spire, has accepted the position.

Merchant requested that the Sheriff's Department's K-9, Ari, and K-9 vehicle, a 2013 Tahoe, be donated to the Horton Police Department, which the Commission unanimously approved.

He said Spire has served as the dog's only handler, and thinks its important to keep them together.

Merchant said the city of Horton is on board with taking on the responsibility and will allow Spire to assist the sheriff's department when a K-9 is needed.

He noted the 2013 Tahoe was donated to the Sheriff's Department by the Sac and Fox Tribal Police Department when they disbanded their K-9 program.

In other business, Brown County Solid Waste Director George Bruning discussed advertising for the solid waste position that will be vacated due to Calb Clement leaving employment with Brown County. Clement's last day will be October 13.