K9 Kaos – Vale, Australia

Died 8/10/24
Handler – Senior Constable Jim Griffiths

Vale Retired Police Dog Kaos Dies

Retired Police Dog (PD) Kaos tragically passed away on August 10, aged 12, after serving seven years as a much loved and respected member of the Queensland Police Service. During his years of service (2014 to 2021), PD Kaos and his handler Senior Constable Jim Griffiths, worked with the Brisbane Dog Squad.PD Kaos was recognized just last month with a Canine Service Medal for his outstanding service and bravery during his time in the line of duty helping to bring countless offenders to justice. A significant moment in PD Kaos’ career was when he was seriously injured during the arrest of two offenders in Gordon Park on February 2, 2020.PD Kaos underwent extensive surgery after receiving a 12-centimetre stab wound to the chest during the arrest. Thankfully, he recovered from his injuries and valiantly returned to work a month later to continue protecting the community. In 2021, PD Kaos was also awarded the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia (GSDCA) Outstanding Canine Service Award for displaying outstanding service and bravery in the line of duty. The Outstanding Canine Service Award is the highest honor that can be awarded to a German Shepherd in Australia.PD Kaos retired in July 2021 and spent his final years at home in Dayboro with Senior Constable Griffiths and his family. Though he was fierce while tracking offenders at work, off-shift, he was a sweet and soft soul. In his retirement, PD Kaos was a regular at his local cafe in Dayboro, often found lying in the sun and willingly accepting any attention from customers. He also continued to regularly attend the Queensland Children’s Hospital bringing joy, love and cuddles to the sick children.PD Kaos unexpectedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, August 10, surrounded by his family. PD Kaos and Senior Constable Griffiths were best mates and a formidable team.With honor he served, and it was an honor to serve with him.

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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