OMG a fucking NC cop filmed in a video kicking his "police" dog

[Union Label]

This shit makes me so fucking ill, I hate people that are cruel to animals. :mad:

RALEIGH, N.C. — Dog handlers for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol have stunned dogs with tasers, swung them by their leashes until they became airborne and hit them with plastic bottles full of pebbles.

None of that was an issue until a trooper used his cell phone to record a video of a sergeant kicking his police dog repeatedly while it was leashed to a loading dock, its hind legs just touching the ground.

The video was made public for the first time Monday, and it shows Sgt. Charles L. Jones kicking Ricoh, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, five times, causing the dog to swing as much as two feet under the loading dock.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5737461.html

[Bonobo]

1. Cops just got away with SHOOTING an innocent HUMAN 50 times!

Not much chance for a dog to get decent treatment, wouldn't you say?

[laylah]

21. Link please! ABSOLUTELY

not trying to be confrontational. I want to see where that happend to incorporate into my many "Heated" e-mails! Oh, wait..the groom,yes? Sorry, I am so slow on the uptake.

[roguevalley]

39. allow me to kill them with my bare hands. all of them.

[jasmine621]

52. This one will get more punishment than the one who killed the groom.

Count on it!

[chill_wind]

2. There is a special place in Hell........

eom

[FiveGoodMen]

15. There is no hell. Hold them accountable here or they get away with it.

[catnhatnh]

30. Don't burst my bubble...

but yeah, what you said!

[Liberal_in_LA]

35. HERE IS THE VIDEO OF THE DOG KICKING INCIDENT

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2809345/

[ColbertWatcher]

51. So, not only did he kick the dog...

...but, he hanged it too.

And his defense is saying he was trained to do this.

I know where Sgt. Jones is going for his next job: Gitmo.

Did Sgt. Jones get his training at Blackwater?

Doesn't Sgt. Jones know that his dog is his partner?

I wonder, is Sgt. Jones married? What does he do to his wife if she disagrees with him?

Stay classy, Sgt. Jones.

[pompano]

69. I may be mistaken....

but in some States isn't a K-9 Unit is considered another law enforcement officer?

[defendandprotect]

71. Excellent point --- and believe you are right--!!!

I hope they put this guy in jail ---

just losing his job isn't enough.

And, if there is any possibility that anyone else has this concept of "training" a dog ---
they should be in therapy!

[datasuspect]

cops do that to humans too.

often.

[LanternWaste]

6. all kinds of humans do that to other humans. Often.

Nut just cops... but all kinds of humans do that to other humans. Often.

[datasuspect]

18. i can understand that. we are violent animals.

i can't accept it when a person is in handcuffs/police custody/powerless to fight back.

that's the distinction.

[LanternWaste]

20. Saw a few gang members do just that to initiate a newbie.

Saw a few gang members do just that to initiate a newbie. We can be vulgar as a people.

However, I can't see the distinction, nor can I really accept that the violent animal in us could/should be expected to overpower our better angels-- distinction or no.

[datasuspect]

27. the police are SUPPOSED to serve and protect

not murder and brutalize. you would expect that. i'm having a hard believing you can't see that distinction.

[1monster]

23. But enforcers of the law should not be law breakers themselves. But all to often

those enforcers who do break laws are exonerated simply because they are cops.

And that is not right.

What is the law for the citizen should be the law for the law enforcer. And I do believe that is the law.

[rdenney]

33. Spend a few days in jail if you want to know how sick most "law-enforcement" officers are. n/t

[Echo In Light]

67. But cops act on the power of the state, that's the key difference...

...and a rather substantial one.

[StarryNite]

74. Exactly!

I can guarantee that no matter what line of work anybody on this board is in, there are assholes performing that same job. In any line of work there will be those who go home at night to abuse wives, children or the family pet. This cop should be in jail as far as I'm concerned but so should any other person who does this whether it be to a service dog or a stray dog on the street. It's inexcusable.

[U4ikLefty]

57. He should've tazed the dog.

It was clear that the dog was resisting arrest.

[Juche]

3. Sad

At least he is fired. People like this can't be trusted to competently negotiate tense emotional situations like DV or sex crimes.

http://videos.newsobserver.com/?a=player&id=1848524

[lonestarnot]

5. You sure he's fired, because I can't look at that.

[shireen]

22. yes, he was fired

From the article:
Jones, a 14-year patrol member, was fired last September after the incident became public. Now he is trying to win back his job at a hearing before a state administrative judge.

...

Beatty testified that Gov. Mike Easley's staff made him aware that Easley wanted Jones dismissed for abusing the dog. Beatty also requested a criminal investigation into possible animal abuse after conferring with one of Easley's legal staff, Reuben Young. That investigation is ongoing.

(Beatty = North Carolina Crime Control and Public Safety Secretary, Bryan Beatty)

I emailed the Gov. to thank him for taking this action. Cruelty to animals and humans by people in authority is intolerable.

[catgirl]

64. Any news of the dog?

I hope he finds a nice home. He deserves to be spoiled for a change.

[Echo In Light]

68. Fired. Really? Not the typical suspension with pay bullshit? Amazing

One more fascist pig goes down in flames.

[lonestarnot]

70. Yes fired. Heard it on the TV. Couldn't watch there either.

[SharonAnn]

29. At the price of a Belgian Malinois for K-9 work (exceeding $5,000?)

that policeman should also be charged with felony charges for "property damage" of a government owned asset.

At least throw his ass in jail for a while and make him pay a big fine.

That behavior is not just stupid, it's criminal.

[catgirl]

63. He should be charged with animal abuse and...

he should not be allowed to own any animals.

[Hidden Stillness]

55. Very Important Point

This is a very important point. Apart from the shock and fearful outrage at the violence itself, and disgust at animal abusers--like other people on this thread, I also am an animal lover who hates abusers--there is also the implication of the thing. Imagine a battered woman calling police for help, and who shows up but a male group of resentful, violent abusers, who have contempt for women, who tell rape "jokes," and who have no regard or compassion for victims of any kind, human or other animal. God help any woman who has only that, to turn to, like the women who go to these prick judges for restraining orders, only to be yelled at and criticized as if they were the problem, and who are then denied, sometimes with tragic consequences.

Studies have shown that male police have some of the highest rates of domestic violence themselves, and very high divorce rates. Then, they go out on these calls, and listen to the women telling one side of a domestic violence story, and a male telling the other. Who do you think this type is going to slant every single thing in the favor of? Animal abuse is not only a sin all by itself, but as you mentioned (and also others on this thread), it indicates a whole world of other things besides.

[Lennon]

4. Not all police officers are cruel to animals

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c1c_1209428470&p=1

:)

[mikelgb]

13. thanks for the contrast

still not enough to cancel this asshole out though

[roguevalley]

40. my uncle was an oregon trooper and a k-9 handler. his dog,

saint, was just that. so was my uncle, a living saint.

[1monster]

25. That was sweet! Thank you.

No, not all cops are cruel or bad cops.

But unfortunately, ever cruel or bad or even indifferent cop stains the honor and good reputation of the good ones.

It is better to root the bad ones out fast so the good ones keep the respect and good will of the public.

Too often these days, it just doesn't happen that way.

[Booster]

44. I love that guy. We need more like him.

[Juche]

66. I know

In fact it is my impression that it was other cops who filmed the police officer beating his dog and who brought it to the attention of authorities.

[pecwae]

7. The last I heard

Ricoh is in good hands. A Malinois rescue society took him and I think he's being fostered or may be adopted by now. This has shined a light on the NCSHP.

I despise animal cruelty.

[Triana]

9. They need to keep that bright light on too, right into their damned abusive faces....

...and put a stop to this crap.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

32. I saw the video

The dog is hoisted off the floor by his leash, his back feet are not touching the floor a man proceeds to kick the strung up animal.

I believe, with all my heart, that if a person will do this to a dog, they will do it to a child, a woman, an old person or someone else who can not fight back.

It is very sad. Very pathetic indeed.

[Triana]

8. WHAT THE F*CK is WRONG with these people? Dog, this makes me mad!

:mad: :mad: :mad:

There is NO excuse for anyone to abuse an innocent animal like this. Goddamned PSYCHOPATHS!

[rdenney]

34. What, you think they treat people they arrest differently? Wake up, America!

[roguevalley]

42. what has that got to do with this?

[rdenney]

46. People who abuse animals often abuse family members and others, thats what.....

what are you a "cop-lover" or are you just a cop, period?

[Triana]

49. That is VERY true. Animal abusers are most always also people abusers n/t

[malaise]

10. So?

They do the same to humans. Cruelty is in vogue. They torture anyone and anything.

[shireen]

11. email gov. Easley, thank him for his actions

http://www.governor.state.nc.us/contact.asp

[Horse with no Name]

12. If a civilian hurts a Police dog

If I am not mistaken, they are charged with assaulting a police officer.
I wonder it the same standard applies to the police?

[slampoet]

76. In RI back in 2000 we had two cops shoot a fellow officer dead and go scott free.

You have no privileges once you are the target of a cop, even if you were a cop.

[Lex]

14. He said it was for "training" the police dog.

Yeah, right.

The governor himself asked for the officer to be fired.

State suspends Highway Patrol K-9 operations

State officials suspended all K-9 operations in the Highway Patrol Wednesday afternoon, following testimony in an administrative hearing regarding controversial training techniques.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2814716/

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

16. There is something very wrong...

With the State Police in both the Carolinas.

[rdenney]

37. This is happening all over the country. Cops walk on charges that would land a citizen in jail. nt

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

48. I am well aware.

But I would suggest you go over to LiveLeak and watch the videos of what the S. Carolina State Police have been up to. It's bad there and now it seems that the same thing has infected their friends just to the north.

[rdenney]

59. Do you have a link to the particular page?

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

65. Here is a link to four of them.

There is more on there.

http://www.liveleak.com/browse?q=SC+Patrol&sb=Search+All

[rdenney]

75. Horrible, and to think that they were mearly fired, not jailed, to become cops elsewhere...

I would be suing the living tar out of them, had this happened to me.

[defendandprotect]

72. Cheers for the officer who filmed this --- Hendron/? --- good man !!!

He'll probably be reassigned to some outpost --- !!!

[rdenney]

77. Or the local clean-up work crew. Thats were I am told police departments put their outcasts

[KamaAina]

17. Looks like Michael Vick's got a job waiting when he gets out

:puke: :puke: :puke:

[shireen]

19. why animal abuse is a bad bad thing ...

someone will eventually come along and say something, in this thread, wondering why there is such great outrage over animal abuse, but not over the suffering of human beings ... i've seen these comments quite often in DU.

Here's a preemptive response:

1) IRRESPONSIBILITY. When an animal becomes a pet or livestock, we become responsible for their care and well-being. Abuse of animals shows a very serious level of irresponsibility.

2) DISCOMPASSION. Inflicting pain on a helpless animal is done by people who have no sense of empathy and compassion. They're called psychopaths.

3) BULLY. Picking on animals incapable of defending themselves are done by people who are cruel cowards.

My definition of abuse includes physical, verbal, & emotional abuse.

Animal abusers are irresponsible, discompassionate, cruel, bullying psychpaths.
People abusers are irresponsible, discompassionate, cruel, bullying psychpaths.
Animal abusers are often also people abusers.
Abuses of any kind are done by irresponsible, discompassionate, cruel, bullying psychpaths.

See the connection?

There IS great outrage over the suffering of people. It's also expressed whenever there is an outcry about animal abuse. ABUSE IS ABUSE.

[Kool Kitty]

56. Number three sounds like our beloved President.

*ahem* The infamous frog-exploder.

[LeftyMom]

24. It's irresponsible to put a dog in a dangerous situation like that, anyhow.

Even if the handlers were exceptionally gentle (and let's face it- they're cops, so that's not real fucking likely) they're still sending beings that can't consent and don't have a choice in to chase down armed criminals, and routinely face the risk of getting shot at, stabbed or otherwise injured or killed.

[laylah]

26. They suck!

what poor excuses of human beings! I did try to register to make my complaint public; however, it took much too long for my liking. My only hope is KARMA will catch up with these low-life "purveyors of peace"...ASSHOLE!

[notfullofit]

28. Why is this cop not

sitting in a jail cell along with Michael Vick?
I DO believe in hell and it does have a special super hot place for the likes of this moron.

[catnhatnh]

31. Nice reply...

And welcome to our DUmp....

[notfullofit]

43. Thank you, I'm happy to be here. nt

[Liberal_in_LA]

36. HERE IS THE VIDEO

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2809345/

[Stinky The Clown]

38. Sgt. Charles L. Jones shuld be smeared with dog shit and then given to that asshole "artist" .......

..... who starves dogs as his next art project.

[baldguy]

41. What's the penalty for striking a police officer?

Most places, that's exactly what a police dog is.

[rdenney]

47. If you are a cop: nothing, apparently. Just more violent American hypocrisy at work here. n/t

[and-justice-for-all]

45. What a piece of shit!!

I would like to tie him to a dock and kick the shit out of Mr. jones!1 Fuck'er!

[ColbertWatcher]

50. I'd like to hear what the Dog Whisperer thinks of this. n/t

[OhioChick]

53. What an Asshole.

Someone should do the same to him. :mad:

[Rex]

54. I would like to say this is an isolated occurance.

But we all know better.

[rdenney]

58. Yeap. The worst part is that when these creeps get fired they just become cops elsewhere. n/t

[OnyxCollie]

60. I'M SO PISSED OFF AT THIS!

I have four Belgian Sheepdogs. I handle Belgian Sheepdogs at dog shows. I would NEVER, EVER kick my dogs. If this stupid fucking asshole thinks it's necessary to kick the dog to train it, HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THE FUCK HE'S DOING.

I don't know what the law is in North Carolina, but here's the law for harming a police dog in California:

(a) Any person who willfully and maliciously and with no legal justification strikes, beats, kicks, cuts, stabs, shoots with a firearm, administers any poison or other harmful or stupefying substance to, or throws, hurls, or projects at, or places any rock, object, or other substance which is used in such a manner as to be capable of producing injury and likely to produce injury, on or in the path of, any horse being used by, or any dog under the supervision of, any peace officer in the discharge or attempted discharge of his or her duties, is guilty of a public offense. If the injury inflicted is a serious injury, as defined in subdivision (c), the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, two or three years, or in a county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000), or by both a fine and imprisonment. If the injury inflicted is not a serious injury, the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both a fine and imprisonment.

Stupid fucking asshole. I suppose he'll try to argue with being "legally justified" to "train" the dog. Fuck him and his lawyer.

These are my babies:

[StarryNite]

73. What beauties!

They look so pretty sitting there in the snow. I know a lady who has Belgian Tervurens that she uses for search and rescue work. They are amazing.

[OnyxCollie]

80. Thank you!

The search and rescue dogs are truly impressive. That's real work. We just mess around in conformation. It's highly political, and there's lots of obnoxious cliques, so we're trying to branch out into agility, rally and obedience.

I'm still pissed off. Anyone who needs to beat their Belgian to train it is a fucking idiot.

[Jed Dilligan]

61. Probably getting them ready to work "crowd control" at the polls next Tues.

:hide:

[orleans]

62. they could be/should be charged with a felony

"In many jurisdictions the intentional injury or killing of a police dog is a felony, subjecting the perpetrator to far harsher penalties than the statutes embodied in local animal cruelty laws. In fact, depending on jursidiction, the perpetrator could be charged the same as if a human officer were injured/killed. Many police forces around the world will also resort to lethal force in order to protect the life of a police dog."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_dog

[DS1]

78. Dog cops are the worst

[supernova]

79. Update: NC has suspended HP K-9 operations for now

State suspends Highway Patrol K-9 operations
Posted: Apr. 30, 2008
Updated: Apr. 30 8:04 p.m.

RALEIGH, N.C. — State officials suspended all K-9 operations in the Highway Patrol Wednesday afternoon, following testimony in an administrative hearing regarding controversial training techniques.

Bryan Beatty, secretary of the state Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, suspended the operations as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, saying he was disturbed by evidence that some troopers thought kicking a dog was acceptable training.

"I don't know if any of them have done anything inappropriate," Beatty said. "We're going to make sure they haven't and make it clear that, if we're going to have a program, we're going to run it properly.

"I'm not accusing anyone. I'm simply saying, based on the information that we received in testimony (Tuesday), it at least raises serious questions about what's going on."


http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2814716/