Vale Police Dog Crash

Just one of the Police Dogs depicted in a mural at Caboolture Police Station remains in active service after the passing of another of the cohort.

The Moreton Dog Squad is mourning the loss of eight-and-a-half-year-old PD Crash, who passed away on August 30.

His death followed those of retired PD Kaos on August 10 and retired PD Beau on August 28.

Crash, handled by Senior Constable Rob Stephensen, spent all of his six years of service in the Moreton District.

He was in pre-retirement and still working, assisting Sen-Constable Stephensen in training new apprentice PD Bandit.

Devastating diagnosis

A recent vet check revealed PD Crash was suffering from lymphoma and he remained with Sen-Constable Stephensen and his family until his passing, enjoying all his favourite treats.

PD Crash was involved in locating many offenders throughout his service and made appearances at community events.

He recently attended the Emergency Services Cadets night at Woodford, where he gave a demonstration.

PD Crash received a Police Service Medal, a new honour that recognises the dedicated service of four-legged members of Queensland Police.

Moment in time

PD Crash is also featured on the far left of the mural at the Caboolture Watchhouse.

When the mural was painted in 2021, all five dogs were serving in the Moreton District community.

With the recent passing of PD Beau, retirement of PD Luger and the semi-retirement of PD Reaper, PD Gator on the far right is the only police dog still operational.