Back in 2007, trooper Charles Jones was dismissed from his position due to abuse to a K-9 unit. Jones was accused of kicking his K-9 unit, Ricoh, after suspending him from a loading dock, in which the dog's feet barely touch the ground. This was in response to the dog's inability to obey his training. After the video was discovered, it led to Jones' immediate dismissal from the force.

After the initial dismissal, he appealed in order to re-obtain his position. Upon winning his appeal, he is to be reinstated with backpay. 

If he is to be reinstated to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, I ask that he be barred from interacting with any K-9 units or other animals during his work. It has already been proven that he has abused a K-9 unit, and he should not be allowed the opportunity to repeat the action. 

That is why this petition has been formed, to formally request of the North Carolina Highway Patrol that if he is to be rehired, that he not be given any opportunity to be near these animals. 

For more information into the appeal, here is the link to the news page: 

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10695875/

(WRAL has no affiliation to this petition, and the link is meant only to inform of the current issue at hand)

For those who wish to see the physical evidence which led to Charles Jones dismissal, there is a YouTube link posted below. Please be cautious, as it may be seen as offensive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwD_f5QICnI

(YouTube is also not affiliated with this petition, and is merely used as an informative tool)