JUSTICE FOR K9 DOGS & FULL PROSECUTION FOR SGT. CHARLES L. JONES
Target:
Gov. Easley, Fred Morrison, Admin. Law Judge, Marshall Tucker, Investigator
Sponsored by:
This petition supports full prosecution for Sgt. Charles L. Jones,
a 12 year veteran of the Raliegh, North Carolina Highway Patrol
who was caught recently on video "hanging and beating" his K9
police dog named Ricoh. It has been reported that Sgt. Jones was IN CHARGE of the K9 Training Unit! The "defense" calls the beating this dog took a "training session, " but we are wondering just what is he trying to teach the dog utilizing these brutal methods? Notice in this vid, he has "hung" the dog by his neck where his feet are barely touching the ground, and when he is through kicking the dog repeatedly, he walks away and leaves the dog hanging there for GOD only knows how long! See the video here:
NORTH CAROLINA: Ricohs Case:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/2809430/
Local Raleigh News:
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/North-Carolina-Troopers-Defend-K-9-Handler-/1$41204
Troopers Defend Police Dog Abuse & Other Trainers Dispute
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2809345/
NC HP K9 Program to Get Review;
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1793664/Jones Admin.
Jones Appeal for Wrongful Termination:
http://www.wral.com/asset/news/local/2007/12/13/2170192/suit.swf
Amazingly, fellow officers are coming to his defense alleging that the "training methods" employed as seen in the video are "acceptable" methods for police dog training. However, distribution of this vid has drawn outrage from all across America, including that of other police dog trainers and handlers who believe that "training methods" such as this are by NO MEANS acceptable. We DO NOT believe there is ANY justification for this type of treatment of any animal, let alone a police dog who is supposed to be the officers "best friend and companion." It is a FELONY in NC to abuse a law enforcement animal and we are pushing for FELONY prosecution. We feel it is particularly important to fully prosecute this case to set an example and to show those other officers and K9 handlers who think it is Ok to treat their dogs like this that it IS NOT OK to do so. The K9 police and trainers of the world are watching this case as will set a precident so we are hoping the courts, the DA, the Administrative Law Judge and the NC Highway Patrol do the right thing and make an example of Sgt. Charles L. Jones' mistreatment of his animal. If not, it will be like giving a "green light" to all K9 police officers & trainers to abuse their dogs. We believe there is NEVER a good reason to condone animal abuse, cruelty or neglect, even and ESPECIALLY for our law enforcement officials who most look to as shinning examples of good and / or moral & acceptable behavior. All of these officals listed below are familiar with this case and are actively involved in it. Here are the numbers to call:
1. NC Gov. Mike Easley: This is the one that ordered Sgt. Jones FIRED so be sure and thank his office when you call or email him at: Governor.Office@NCMail.Net or call (919) 733-5811 or (919) 733-4240
2. Administrative Law Judge FRED MORRISON, NC State Office of Administrative Hearings; Fred.Morrison@NCMail.Net or (919) 733-2691 or (919) 733-2698
3. NC / Wake County District Attorney L Smith, email: LSmith@Co.Wake.NC.US or call (919) 755-4117
4. NC Bureau of Investigations, Special Agent MARSHALL TUCKER, at (919) 571-4850
5. NC Highway Patrol, Troop C Div. III / Lt. Col CECIL LOCKLEY, this Sgt. Jones boss who "regrets' firing Sgt. Jones and has stated his belief that the "training methods" employed as shown in the video are "acceptable!" Contact him with you thoughts at (919) 733-7952 and/or write to the NCHP division public information department at NCSHP.Org
We MUST NOT let this case "go quiety away" as is an important matter to ALL K9 dogs everywhere. Here is a link to another petition for another case of K9 Police Dog Abused by his handler in GA, so you can see it is NOT just a regional problem:
MORE OPEN CASES OF POLICE K9 ABUSE BY THEIR HANDLERS
Please help by signing these peitions too!
GEORGIA; Hannahs Case:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/825770506
MIAMI: TWO CASES; Duke & Dynasty
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/more-police-k9-abuse-miami-this-time
And a Poem, as reminder:
Oh almighty God,
whose great power and eternal
wisdom embraces the universe,
watch over my handler while I sleep.
Protect my handler from harm
while I am unable to do so.
I pray, help keep our streets and homes
safe while my handler and I rest.
I ask for your loving care because
my handler's duty is dangerous.
Grant my handler your unending strength
and courage in our daily assignments.
Dear God,
protect my brave handler,
grant your almighty protection,
unite my handler safely with the family
after the tour of duty has ended.
I ask nothing for myself.
Amen.
-Author Unknown
a 12 year veteran of the Raliegh, North Carolina Highway Patrol
who was caught recently on video "hanging and beating" his K9
police dog named Ricoh. It has been reported that Sgt. Jones was IN CHARGE of the K9 Training Unit! The "defense" calls the beating this dog took a "training session, " but we are wondering just what is he trying to teach the dog utilizing these brutal methods? Notice in this vid, he has "hung" the dog by his neck where his feet are barely touching the ground, and when he is through kicking the dog repeatedly, he walks away and leaves the dog hanging there for GOD only knows how long! See the video here:
NORTH CAROLINA: Ricohs Case:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/2809430/
Local Raleigh News:
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/North-Carolina-Troopers-Defend-K-9-Handler-/1$41204
Troopers Defend Police Dog Abuse & Other Trainers Dispute
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2809345/
NC HP K9 Program to Get Review;
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1793664/Jones Admin.
Jones Appeal for Wrongful Termination:
http://www.wral.com/asset/news/local/2007/12/13/2170192/suit.swf
Amazingly, fellow officers are coming to his defense alleging that the "training methods" employed as seen in the video are "acceptable" methods for police dog training. However, distribution of this vid has drawn outrage from all across America, including that of other police dog trainers and handlers who believe that "training methods" such as this are by NO MEANS acceptable. We DO NOT believe there is ANY justification for this type of treatment of any animal, let alone a police dog who is supposed to be the officers "best friend and companion." It is a FELONY in NC to abuse a law enforcement animal and we are pushing for FELONY prosecution. We feel it is particularly important to fully prosecute this case to set an example and to show those other officers and K9 handlers who think it is Ok to treat their dogs like this that it IS NOT OK to do so. The K9 police and trainers of the world are watching this case as will set a precident so we are hoping the courts, the DA, the Administrative Law Judge and the NC Highway Patrol do the right thing and make an example of Sgt. Charles L. Jones' mistreatment of his animal. If not, it will be like giving a "green light" to all K9 police officers & trainers to abuse their dogs. We believe there is NEVER a good reason to condone animal abuse, cruelty or neglect, even and ESPECIALLY for our law enforcement officials who most look to as shinning examples of good and / or moral & acceptable behavior. All of these officals listed below are familiar with this case and are actively involved in it. Here are the numbers to call:
1. NC Gov. Mike Easley: This is the one that ordered Sgt. Jones FIRED so be sure and thank his office when you call or email him at: Governor.Office@NCMail.Net or call (919) 733-5811 or (919) 733-4240
2. Administrative Law Judge FRED MORRISON, NC State Office of Administrative Hearings; Fred.Morrison@NCMail.Net or (919) 733-2691 or (919) 733-2698
3. NC / Wake County District Attorney L Smith, email: LSmith@Co.Wake.NC.US or call (919) 755-4117
4. NC Bureau of Investigations, Special Agent MARSHALL TUCKER, at (919) 571-4850
5. NC Highway Patrol, Troop C Div. III / Lt. Col CECIL LOCKLEY, this Sgt. Jones boss who "regrets' firing Sgt. Jones and has stated his belief that the "training methods" employed as shown in the video are "acceptable!" Contact him with you thoughts at (919) 733-7952 and/or write to the NCHP division public information department at NCSHP.Org
We MUST NOT let this case "go quiety away" as is an important matter to ALL K9 dogs everywhere. Here is a link to another petition for another case of K9 Police Dog Abused by his handler in GA, so you can see it is NOT just a regional problem:
MORE OPEN CASES OF POLICE K9 ABUSE BY THEIR HANDLERS
Please help by signing these peitions too!
GEORGIA; Hannahs Case:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/825770506
MIAMI: TWO CASES; Duke & Dynasty
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/more-police-k9-abuse-miami-this-time
And a Poem, as reminder:
A Police Dogs Prayer
Oh almighty God,
whose great power and eternal
wisdom embraces the universe,
watch over my handler while I sleep.
Protect my handler from harm
while I am unable to do so.
I pray, help keep our streets and homes
safe while my handler and I rest.
I ask for your loving care because
my handler's duty is dangerous.
Grant my handler your unending strength
and courage in our daily assignments.
Dear God,
protect my brave handler,
grant your almighty protection,
unite my handler safely with the family
after the tour of duty has ended.
I ask nothing for myself.
Amen.
-Author Unknown
This petition supports full prosecution for Sgt. Charles L. Jones,
a 12 year veteran of the Raliegh, North Carolina Highway Patrol
who was caught recently on video "hanging and beating" his K9
police dog named Ricoh. It has been reported that Sgt. Jones was IN CHARGE of the K9 Training Unit! The "defense" calls the beating this dog took a "training session, " but we are wondering just what is he trying to teach the dog utilizing these brutal methods? Notice in this vid, he has "hung" the dog by his neck where his feet are barely touching the ground, and when he is through kicking the dog repeatedly, he walks away and leaves the dog hanging there for GOD only knows how long! See the video here:
NORTH CAROLINA: Ricohs Case:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/2809430/
Local Raleigh News:
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/North-Carolina-Troopers-Defend-K-9-Handler-/1$41204
Troopers Defend Police Dog Abuse & Other Trainers Dispute
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2809345/
NC HP K9 Program to Get Review;
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1793664/Jones Admin.
Jones Appeal for Wrongful Termination:
http://www.wral.com/asset/news/local/2007/12/13/2170192/suit.swf
Amazingly, fellow officers are coming to his defense alleging that the "training methods" employed as seen in the video are "acceptable" methods for police dog training. However, distribution of this vid has drawn outrage from all across America, including that of other police dog trainers and handlers who believe that "training methods" such as this are by NO MEANS acceptable. We DO NOT believe there is ANY justification for this type of treatment of any animal, let alone a police dog who is supposed to be the officers "best friend and companion." It is a FELONY in NC to abuse a law enforcement animal and we are pushing for FELONY prosecution. We feel it is particularly important to fully prosecute this case to set an example and to show those other officers and K9 handlers who think it is Ok to treat their dogs like this that it IS NOT OK to do so. The K9 police and trainers of the world are watching this case as will set a precident so we are hoping the courts, the DA, the Administrative Law Judge and the NC Highway Patrol do the right thing and make an example of Sgt. Charles L. Jones' mistreatment of his animal. If not, it will be like giving a "green light" to all K9 police officers & trainers to abuse their dogs. We believe there is NEVER a good reason to condone animal abuse, cruelty or neglect, even and ESPECIALLY for our law enforcement officials who most look to as shinning examples of good and / or moral & acceptable behavior. All of these officals listed below are familiar with this case and are actively involved in it. Here are the numbers to call:
1. NC Gov. Mike Easley: This is the one that ordered Sgt. Jones FIRED so be sure and thank his office when you call or email him at: Governor.Office@NCMail.Net or call (919) 733-5811 or (919) 733-4240
2. Administrative Law Judge FRED MORRISON, NC State Office of Administrative Hearings; Fred.Morrison@NCMail.Net or (919) 733-2691 or (919) 733-2698
3. NC / Wake County District Attorney L Smith, email: LSmith@Co.Wake.NC.US or call (919) 755-4117
4. NC Bureau of Investigations, Special Agent MARSHALL TUCKER, at (919) 571-4850
5. NC Highway Patrol, Troop C Div. III / Lt. Col CECIL LOCKLEY, this Sgt. Jones boss who "regrets' firing Sgt. Jones and has stated his belief that the "training methods" employed as shown in the video are "acceptable!" Contact him with you thoughts at (919) 733-7952 and/or write to the NCHP division public information department at NCSHP.Org
We MUST NOT let this case "go quiety away" as is an important matter to ALL K9 dogs everywhere. Here is a link to another petition for another case of K9 Police Dog Abused by his handler in GA, so you can see it is NOT just a regional problem:
MORE OPEN CASES OF POLICE K9 ABUSE BY THEIR HANDLERS
Please help by signing these peitions too!
GEORGIA; Hannahs Case:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/825770506
MIAMI: TWO CASES; Duke & Dynasty
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/more-police-k9-abuse-miami-this-time
And a Poem, as reminder:
Oh almighty God,
whose great power and eternal
wisdom embraces the universe,
watch over my handler while I sleep.
Protect my handler from harm
while I am unable to do so.
I pray, help keep our streets and homes
safe while my handler and I rest.
I ask for your loving care because
my handler's duty is dangerous.
Grant my handler your unending strength
and courage in our daily assignments.
Dear God,
protect my brave handler,
grant your almighty protection,
unite my handler safely with the family
after the tour of duty has ended.
I ask nothing for myself.
Amen.
-Author Unknown
a 12 year veteran of the Raliegh, North Carolina Highway Patrol
who was caught recently on video "hanging and beating" his K9
police dog named Ricoh. It has been reported that Sgt. Jones was IN CHARGE of the K9 Training Unit! The "defense" calls the beating this dog took a "training session, " but we are wondering just what is he trying to teach the dog utilizing these brutal methods? Notice in this vid, he has "hung" the dog by his neck where his feet are barely touching the ground, and when he is through kicking the dog repeatedly, he walks away and leaves the dog hanging there for GOD only knows how long! See the video here:
NORTH CAROLINA: Ricohs Case:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/2809430/
Local Raleigh News:
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/North-Carolina-Troopers-Defend-K-9-Handler-/1$41204
Troopers Defend Police Dog Abuse & Other Trainers Dispute
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2809345/
NC HP K9 Program to Get Review;
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1793664/Jones Admin.
Jones Appeal for Wrongful Termination:
http://www.wral.com/asset/news/local/2007/12/13/2170192/suit.swf
Amazingly, fellow officers are coming to his defense alleging that the "training methods" employed as seen in the video are "acceptable" methods for police dog training. However, distribution of this vid has drawn outrage from all across America, including that of other police dog trainers and handlers who believe that "training methods" such as this are by NO MEANS acceptable. We DO NOT believe there is ANY justification for this type of treatment of any animal, let alone a police dog who is supposed to be the officers "best friend and companion." It is a FELONY in NC to abuse a law enforcement animal and we are pushing for FELONY prosecution. We feel it is particularly important to fully prosecute this case to set an example and to show those other officers and K9 handlers who think it is Ok to treat their dogs like this that it IS NOT OK to do so. The K9 police and trainers of the world are watching this case as will set a precident so we are hoping the courts, the DA, the Administrative Law Judge and the NC Highway Patrol do the right thing and make an example of Sgt. Charles L. Jones' mistreatment of his animal. If not, it will be like giving a "green light" to all K9 police officers & trainers to abuse their dogs. We believe there is NEVER a good reason to condone animal abuse, cruelty or neglect, even and ESPECIALLY for our law enforcement officials who most look to as shinning examples of good and / or moral & acceptable behavior. All of these officals listed below are familiar with this case and are actively involved in it. Here are the numbers to call:
1. NC Gov. Mike Easley: This is the one that ordered Sgt. Jones FIRED so be sure and thank his office when you call or email him at: Governor.Office@NCMail.Net or call (919) 733-5811 or (919) 733-4240
2. Administrative Law Judge FRED MORRISON, NC State Office of Administrative Hearings; Fred.Morrison@NCMail.Net or (919) 733-2691 or (919) 733-2698
3. NC / Wake County District Attorney L Smith, email: LSmith@Co.Wake.NC.US or call (919) 755-4117
4. NC Bureau of Investigations, Special Agent MARSHALL TUCKER, at (919) 571-4850
5. NC Highway Patrol, Troop C Div. III / Lt. Col CECIL LOCKLEY, this Sgt. Jones boss who "regrets' firing Sgt. Jones and has stated his belief that the "training methods" employed as shown in the video are "acceptable!" Contact him with you thoughts at (919) 733-7952 and/or write to the NCHP division public information department at NCSHP.Org
We MUST NOT let this case "go quiety away" as is an important matter to ALL K9 dogs everywhere. Here is a link to another petition for another case of K9 Police Dog Abused by his handler in GA, so you can see it is NOT just a regional problem:
MORE OPEN CASES OF POLICE K9 ABUSE BY THEIR HANDLERS
Please help by signing these peitions too!
GEORGIA; Hannahs Case:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/825770506
MIAMI: TWO CASES; Duke & Dynasty
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/more-police-k9-abuse-miami-this-time
And a Poem, as reminder:
A Police Dogs Prayer
Oh almighty God,
whose great power and eternal
wisdom embraces the universe,
watch over my handler while I sleep.
Protect my handler from harm
while I am unable to do so.
I pray, help keep our streets and homes
safe while my handler and I rest.
I ask for your loving care because
my handler's duty is dangerous.
Grant my handler your unending strength
and courage in our daily assignments.
Dear God,
protect my brave handler,
grant your almighty protection,
unite my handler safely with the family
after the tour of duty has ended.
I ask nothing for myself.
Amen.
-Author Unknown
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We signed the "JUSTICE FOR K9 DOGS & FULL PROSECUTION FOR SGT. CHARLES L. JONES" petition!
# 1,041:
# 1,040:
# 1,039:
He is not fit to serve the public.
# 1,038:
Judge Fred G. Morrison wants him reinstated with back pay, I hope he can be disbarred as well.
# 1,037:
I cannot believe that this man is allowed to carry a gun and stop people on the highway. This puts everyone in that comminity in grave danger, if he would do this to his own partner what would he do to someone else or a pet, it is frightening.
# 1,036:
I say,"An eye for an eye"! That is how I've always felt!
# 1,035:
Il n'est même pas digne dêtre policier. quand on ose faire ça à un chien je n'imagine même pas ce qu'il est capable de faire aux hommes qu'il doit arrêter et qui sont à sa merci. quelle honte pour l'Amérique !
# 1,034:
I am so glad to call myself a resident of the city of Raleigh & not Apex. How could any town that is so close to the NCSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital even consider hiring such a cruel human being who is supposed to be "protecting" society. So if Mr Jones has children, does he hang his children up by their arms that are bound together at the hands & kick their legs out from under them so that they dangle back & forth as a teaching technique? Or if not, does he consider that technique acceptable to teach kids? This latest embarrassing incident involving yet another one of the NC police force, just confirms the disrespect I have for them.
# 1,033:
# 1,032:
C'est juste un gros cave sans coeur. J'y souhaite rien d'autre que des souffrances pires que ce qu'il inflige a ce chien.
# 1,031:
# 1,030:
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6:43 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Hubert Delgrange, France
Don't support cruelty please. |
# 1,029:
If the average citizen was found doing this, they would be charged with FELONY animal abuse! So why is it any different for Charles Jones? The fact that he was a police officer makes it 100 times worse! Do the right thing, & prosecute him to the full extent of the law (or do you want to prove there is a double standard by not prosecuting him)?
# 1,028:
Aren't the police suppose to stop abuse on animals. Please do not re-instate that criminal. Thank you.
# 1,027:
# 1,026:
Please don't reinstate this man, to his former position as a Highway Patrol Officer. Or if you do, please don't allow him to work in the K-9 unit. He should never be allowed to own, or work with an animal ever again. This type of "training tactic" is deplorable. And what's caught on video can't be disputed!
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# 1,019:
I live in North Carolina. I have a law enforcement background and I see nothing in that video that constitutes humane training. It is sickening. This officer is a disgrace to North Carolina as are all people who commit animal abuse. He has abused not only his PARTNER, but the public trust as well. He should be permanently banned from having a badge as well as any position of authority. All the trainers who advocate this type of "training" should be investigated as well.
# 1,018:
# 1,017:
dear sir , i write, to express my anger at one of your k-9 handlers ive trained dogs all my life,includeing police k-9, it seems to e this dog is question was been ing abused, hanging any dog, casues fear and alarm, and i beg to differ that this was i nfact a training session!!! , i move to ask you , that this k-9 officer should be refrained from , handleing any dog till , we find out what ,when on and why .....
# 1,016:
This man is asking for his job back because he believes he is the one who was wronged. He just doesn't get it! Mr. Jones should never again be allowed to work for any police force in the United States. He should also stand trial for assaulting a police officer. He should be treated like every other U.S. citizen and charged accordingly.
# 1,015:
He WAS reinstated?? Why?? Was the dog vet-checked and was it proven that there was no identifiable injuries to the dog? Can this so called Law Enforcement Official be trusted with his K-9 dog? If he has a family, is he abusive to the family? When he was reinstated were any of the fore-mentioned issues taken into effect? That poor dog was trained to keep people safe from the "unsafe people" in our world. How will that K-9 dog be able to trust other Law Enforcement Officials now? For the people who say "it is just a dog" let those same people be physically abused and then see what that Law Enforcement Official does to help them in thier time of need!!!!! WE DO NEED OUR K-9 dogs to be trained and cared for properly, they do a greatly needed service and SHOULD NOT EVER be abused or mistreated in any way. Full prosecution is totally needed and nothing else is acceptable.
# 1,014:
# 1,013:
This is truly is a matter of respecting and honoring other living systems, which are not "other", at all in actuality, as what effects one, affects each other. This action will spread such a message, much needed to be heard.
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# 1,008:
I read all the information regarding this case. I could not view the video. Any kind of abuse makes me ill, and the image in my mind of that dog was enough. Any officer who is cruel to an animal, can easily turn and be cruel to human beings. Research shows us that. Children who abuse animals, grow up to be adults who abuse people. Please fire this man, and send a message which is loud and clear to all police forcec.
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# 1,006:
I have 4 dogs ~ this is ANIMAL CRUELTY! It is also Assualting a Police Officer - police dogs having the same protection as Jones. PROSECUTION is absolutely in order here. There is NO EXCUSE for this kind of mistreatment of a police dog. Plain and simple ABUSE and ASSUALT on an Officer. He doesn't deserve his job back, he deserves to go to JAIL.
# 1,005:
This jerk needs to be kicked a few times himself..... shame on him and shame on NC for allowing this to go on!
# 1,004:
no dog should be treated like this dog was....you would expect the police to be kind to animals, esp the ones that help them out..you need to punish this man for what he did...too many people are getting away with hurting animals and they have no voice but ours
# 1,003:
# 1,002:
Torture does not teach
# 1,001:
This is a case of animal curelty, no dog needs to be hanged.
