NC Dep't Of Pub. Safety v. Owens

*339 DILLON, Judge.

*231 The North Carolina Department of Public Safety and the North Carolina Highway Patrol (collectively, the "Highway Patrol") appeal from orders reversing the separation of Kevin Dail Owens ("Sergeant Owens") from his employment. Sergeant Owens cross-appeals from the final corrected order reversing his separation from his employment as well as an earlier order denying his motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. For the following reasons, we affirm these orders.

I. Background

This matter involves an appeal by the Highway Patrol and a cross-appeal by Sergeant Owens.

Sergeant Owens…