Return K-9 Vinnie to his Handler, Sgt. J.T. Griner

This petition is now closed, thank you everyone SO much for your support!!! **This is a Petition In Support of Vinnie and Sgt. Griner, NOT a public forum. While all comments are read, the deleted ones are either spam or defamatory commentary that does not belong on a petition in support of returning Vinnie.** This petition was NOTcreated by NOR is it maintained by Sgt Griner or any other member of GCPD.

To:  Chief Lyons of the Garden City Police Department, and Garden City, City Council

In April 2004 Police Officer James Griner became a K-9 Officer and was assigned his K-9, Vinnie (age 2). Vinnie moved into Officer Griner’s home and lived among him and his family through the duration of his duty. Shortly thereafter Officer Griner was promoted to a supervisory position. The rules stated that a supervisor was not allowed to have a specialty, yet they promised him that he would continue to be Vinnie’s handler regardless of the rules. Over the past 5+ years James and Vinnie have been inseparable and always served their duty with honor, respect and integrity. Last week, Sgt Griner was alerted to the fact that Vinnie would be stripped from him and kenneled until reassignment with another officer who has yet to be hired/named/trained. Therefore Vinnie will be sitting in a kennel for an unknown amount of time with no interaction with his former handler, Sgt Griner.


Please sign this petition that will be forwarded to Chief Lyons of the Garden City Police Department, as well as the Garden City, City Council. Help me convince Chief Lyons that not only is this unfair treatment to Vinnie but also to Sgt. Griner. Let’s get Vinnie back with his handler, Sgt. James T. Griner.

Let’s make a difference and get these partners back together!

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

The Return K-9 Vinnie to his Handler, Sgt. J.T. Griner Petition to Chief Lyons of the Garden City Police Department, and Garden City, City Council was created by and written by Jennifer Jakeman (jjakeman@gmu.edu).  This petition is hosted here at www.PetitionOnline.com as a public service. There is no endorsement of this petition, express or implied, by Artifice, Inc. or our sponsors. For technical support please use our simple Petition Help form.