Flags at police stations in Peel Region are flying at half-mast today in tribute of beloved Police Service Dog (PSD) Dutch, described as a highly-skilled seasoned veteran.

Peel police in a statement said PSD Dutch in his career responded to 650 calls for help and was involved in making 67 arrests.

Officers were teary-eyed as Dutch was one of them. He was a tough four-year veteran of the force and was just five-years-old when he died.

“With great sadness, we share the news that PSD Dutch tragically passed away of natural causes while on duty,” the force said in a statement.

Dutch joined the force’s Canine Unit in 2017. He and his K9 handler attended 650 calls for service in his short career, making 67 arrests, police said.

Dutch was am experienced four-year veteran of the Canine Unit.

He will be missed and remembered by his friend, handler and partner, Constable Colin Manson, the Manson family and his police family, the statement eulogized.

“We thank Dutch for his dedicated and loyal service to our community and enriching the lives of those who knew him,” police wrote. “Rest easy, Dutch.”

Peel’s police Chief Nishan Duraiappah declared flags at all Peel police facilities will fly at half-mast in his memory.

RIP PSD Dutch.