>> This is one of those rare situations where the accused should be guilty until they prove themselves innocent. endobj This lawsuit, wherever it leads, provides another window on the corruption that oozes from every crevice in state government, Benda, EB-5, the GEAR UP matter, and much other business the current regime in Pierre is involved in. An anatomy of the dysfunction under which so much of state government operates. ", Former DCI agent receives $1.5 million settlement payment after months of delay, DEVELOPING: First responders on the scene at Husets Speedway after incident, Meteorologists Facebook post on grocery dividers sparks wild debate, Police: Two arrested in overnight burglary in Sioux Falls, 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence, Frontier Climbing hosts first climbing competition in South Dakota, Washington Pavilion hosts free event to celebrate agriculture, Embe hosts FIRST LEGO League state championship, Fourth annual Womens Day of Service building hygiene kits. Lastly, Lauras lawsuit is about sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation and the retaliation that followed after she tried to report it. Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? I truly doubt it many other individuals would have endured what she has and kept on fighting to get to this point. Jackley's office issued this statement about the delay of Kaiser's settlement on Tuesday: "The State of South Dakota confirms today that the State of South Dakota has finalized the Laura Zylstra Kaiser lawsuit. x[ms6|nb 2I MT?xn^PX`W,W~sW=yUWYv]sl~n/.7gW\=FI,R'Q0g1?YyY0!UG%STK,g|QMiDY@1|0zycW~[+3_YxN1piT67$bZZ ? It boggles my mind that adult males would behave that way. WebThe graph below represents the number of search warrants DCI Special Agents participated in from 2008 through 2011. This case and settlement was handled by the Governors Office of Risk Management and the States insurance company. How often do you contact your legislators and Congress people about these issues? Kaiser successfully completed eight of the nine objectives of the plan, one of which required her to undergo a psychological evaluation. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. Learn from the gay men. Maybe its the places I go or the people I know. Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. >> More Highway Patrol Trooper South Dakota State Government There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. Youve already gotten more of my time than I usually give you, sock puppet. April 15 came and went and after multiple unreturned emails regarding the settlement agreement in April, Kaiser's lawyer was eventually told Jackley had been unavailable because he'd been in Washington, D.C. for the previous two weeks. stream But MC, I am inclined to think that the more to the story may well follow the lines that Shirley and David lay out for us. The Childrens Home Society is a front for raising cash just like the Governors Club has been. Although she successfully met eight of nine objectives, Plaintiff was involuntarily demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II, which resulted in a reduction in her pay. Former Division of Criminal Investigation special agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser of Aberdeen is suing DCI chief Bryan Gortmaker and former DCI agent Mark Black for hindering her employment. Eventually, she was forced to resign in 2012. Box 127 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Telephone: 605-487-7645 Attorney for Plaintiff and Appellant ______________________ Robert B. Anderson May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson P.O. . My Mother first reported these As a reminder, I filed a criminal complaint against DCI Agent Mark Black for perjury and other related felonies on March 13, 2014 and ironically he was fired by the AG on that same day. Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. Q 2 0 obj Most importantly Laura has the truth on her side. That seems to be SOP for the DCI for a while now. The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. I reported the criminal complaint to Director Gortmaker, Mike Rounds, Dennis Daugaard and Attorney General Marty Jackley. Thats too bad for SD and a real reason people leave. The next day is when things began to go awry. South Dakota has a criminal for a governor just like voters wanted. 8 days ago. There might be more to the this story than what we see here. WebOur special agents are full-spectrum criminal investigators, handling all manners of felony-level criminal activity. She appliedfor jobs with the Department of Social Services, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Labor Relations, and private employers but received no offers, because, she alleges, of DCIs negative references and misrepresentations about [her]employment, demotion, discharge, and performance. She filed charges of discrimination in 2014 against those three state agencies who didnt hire her. The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. In March 2012, Kaiser received her worst review of her eight-year career. WebDCI Special Agent I or II South Dakota State Government Statewide, SD. /ProcSet 6 0 R We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. q Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. /Contents 5 0 R x3>J, .$Sku4ftRQJ~}9NdHq.qP/zixl~omw77DH?cI,(RV/{~,HAI56i%R,LW|R//7,XEZ!o@%BCW%rQ5IY\FrR},X@%YtLs6IEE$Q$ YYZwLwK/woUJm7rwznh?h-;o yGH-S$$O"hIc I have personally met with supervisor Jason Even who demonstrated that he was a complete idiot who didnt know the first thing about law enforcement or criminal investigations. And I have met with Jessica Page, who despite appearing to sincerely want to help the crime victim, was completely incompetent. Dont ever approach me again.. If all of this is true, then they deserve everything they have coming to them. endstream Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? Purpose: Conducts independent investigations or coordinates investigations with other state, Brady Folkens ashes should be divided up and ground into the carpets at the governors mansion and at Martys house. Why South Dakotans stand for it remains a mystery. Apply. Job ID: 18640 Location: Statewide Step 1: Complete $100,000?" South Dakota DCI @SouthDakotaDCI Jun 4 In May, DCI Agents joined in a ceremony honoring the late Special Agent Tom Matthews Sr. and former Butte County Sheriff Dave Malcolm, who were both slain in the line of duty in 1946. <> Indeed, we are reading here only the complaint. The only way this will ever before a jury is if Ms. Zylstra Kaiser asks for more than Marty is willing to pay: its just that simple. When Zylstra Kaiser pointed out that that Erickson admitted to the conduct, Even chose not to believe her and said he was unhappy with her general work performance. She charges Black with tortious interference, meaning he underminedher contractualrelationship with DCIto cover his backside. Almost immediately, he began making sexually explicit comments to Plaintiff, revealing personal information, and making her feel uncomfortable, including, but not limited to: Now the properworkplace response to such behavior is to take this behavior straight to the boss, whose response should be to drop the hammer on the harasser. 5 0 obj After the failed communicative efforts, Kaisers attorneys filed an affidavit detailing the communication issues, as well as motions with the court to compel the settlement amount on May 14. Erickson said, Thats just the way I am, but Kaiser said that was not acceptable. Hopefully Lauras story, and the jurys verdict, will play a small part in continuing the message that sexual harassment and retaliation cannot be condoned or allowed.. Jackley said he played no part in Kaiser's settlement, but she said, she's not sure what to believe. 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Comment on blogs in support of these things? WebWhen Chief Agent Miller retired, Merle Melstad served as chief agent of the DCI for six months in 1955; he was followed in that post by Rol Kebach, who was to serve twenty [/PDF /ImageC] She lost her dream job and her career because she stood up for what is right. Kaiser said the DCI attorney met her in Redfield, at his request, to give her the two checks. @Roger Cornelius Curious when you did your nation wide survey that supports your asinine assertion? Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. Her DCI supervisors accused her of failing at numerous job categories which just months earlier were graded as meets or exceeds expectations. They greeted each other with an extended ritual of feigned nut-grabbing and knee-lifts-to-groins that would have appeared immature among 10-year-olds, and was performed in front of the county treasurer and auditor windows. I am also well aware that the large majority of males are not sexual criminals. Plaintiff considered his offer but decided she would speak to Erickson herself. WebSOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY prevention protection enforcement March 9, 2022 The Honorable Spencer Gosch Speaker of the House 500 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 RE: HR 7001 Speaker Gosch: I understand that the House Select Committee on Investigation is close to concluding its work in examining the Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. But i doubt it. Unless she has some kind of admissible digital evidence shes screwed. endobj Kaiser appealed the discipline to DCI and eventually to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, but each of her appeals was denied. Kaiser received positive reviews throughout her career. Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792] Kaiser was hired by DCI in 2003, and worked for eight years as a special agent on the Drug Task Force, a collaborative team consisting of officers from DCI, the Brown County Sherriffs Office and the Aberdeen Police Department. In December 2011, following the work improvement plan, DCI informed Kaiser that effective January 3, 2012, she would be demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and transferred to the Medicare Fraud unit in Pierre, South Dakota, away from her husband, Dan, an Aberdeen police officer, and fourteen month old child. MC, the deck continues to be stacked in favor of the rapist/molester/harasser. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. I once saw a group of about a dozen DCI agents called from all over the state to testify at a trial as they arrived and gathered in a courthouse lobby. In the 80 year history of DCI, Kaiser said she was just one of two women who were promoted to Special Agent III, the highest level in a non-supervisory role. She now runs her own private investigation company. endobj The coincidence of the administrative attack on Zylstra Kaiser and the legal attack on Schwab, Taliaferro, and the Mette children suggests a connection, a multi-front push by Brown County an DCI to shut down potentially damaging lawsuits. Following a five-day trial in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a six-person jury returned a $1.2 million dollar verdict in favor of former South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent, Laura Zylstra-Kaiser. In October 2011, Kaiser confided in fellow DCI agent, Mark Black, about how to respond to Ericksons harassment. endobj A special agent of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) sought several search warrants involving the Implicated Individual. Phone: (605) 330-4862 . WebDowty v. D.C.I. I hope Zylstra Kaiser rips them to shreds. You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. Web7 Enforcement Agent jobs available in South Dakota on Indeed.com. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent Supervisor Class Code: 688805 Pay Grade: L7 _____ A. For In a court of law under one party rule,the truth is whatever the one party decides it is. 2013) case opinion from the District of South Dakota U.S. Federal District Court Were anticipating special agent openings in all investigative areas across the state, so learn more about what it means to be a DCI Special Agent and how you can apply by visiting http://ow.ly/WcWn50Ii1XtSee more . We believe the both in front of me were our individual cases. Dont take my word for it just Google it and perhaps you may have a little different view on the entirety of Lauras sexual harassment lawsuit against the State of SD. 1 0 obj Demented Criminal Infantile for their acronym. Wingnuts are spinning a tangled web and one day they will receive their just rewards. It was a wonderful atmosphere. Did you know the U of MN has a very active police force of their own to try and fight back all the horrible crimes that are occurring on that campus? )/ WebThe DCIs work isnt always about enforcement: its about education, too! Since 1937, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has served as the lifeline of support to South Dakotas law enforcement agencies, leading criminal Through it all, Laura has continued to handle this nightmare with strength, grace and determination and is to be commended for bringing attention to these horrific actions. Anyone know if Marty has to recuse himself from this case before a federal judge? And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. It caught my ear because it was so unusual to me. Denny Daugaard and Marty Jackley can already see Hell from their decks, Ms. Schwab: if only it was from prison cells. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. % The language of the settlement agreement states the following: The payment will be made by delivering the checks to Kaisers attorneys so that the checks are in their hands no sooner than May 21, 2018, but in no event later than June 8, 2018. stream They hadnt noticed because it was a routine event. ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. In our society we do have courts of laws that seek the truth, in South Dakota justice is what the republican party says it is, and we also have the court of public opinion which can be as valuable as a court of law. Fax: (605) 330-4860 State of South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Nor is it about what is happening at the University of Minnesota. WebWelcome to the DCI Website. /Type /Page %PDF-1.5 %PDF-1.7 Little wonder that the misanthropes on the public dole who infest the halls at DCI are thuggish, criminally insane, entitled white guys living under their own rules instead of under the law. Males need to change other males. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent I Class Code: 688801 Pay Grade: L4 _____ A. FormerDivision of Criminal Investigation special agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser of Aberdeen is suingDCI chief Bryan Gortmaker and former DCI agent Mark Black for hindering her employment. They were dated back to March. The four men decided that Kaiser fabricated the sexual harassment allegations as test for Black and decided that they could no longer trust her and refused to work with her. Kaiser said as a result of her reporting the harassment that led to her forced resignation, she was unable to find another job in law enforcement. box 160 Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: 605-224-8803 Attorneys for Defendant and Appellee _____________________ (no offense to the Girl Scouts). Near the end of February, Kaiser and her lawyer made a verbal agreement with the DCI attorney. Unbeknownst to Plaintiff, Black told Brown County Deputy Damian Bahr and DCI Agent Dave Lunzman, the only other law enforcement in the Aberdeen office, about Ericksons treatment toward Plaintiff. MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. Severson initially came to Centerville on August 18, {H% Q"4#H" b+X)o)0QfxR%) sY&){%=@XIO}6GLqGpbZ}Z*JvE|*T9c427]L93a>]rO[ $Y9G$\gUf E@S|#8 z{LjS(}[v=]j>aTSy?7.ZSzvQ_e+*-Aq:)K=IooGwLMMqBR|r.k`,R&? Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Support South Dakotas best independent journalism: donate to. Your email address will not be published. Plaintiff was reassigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Pierre, South Dakota, over 150 miles from Aberdeen, effective January 3, 2012. On November 4, 2011, (the same day that Black interrogated the Mette children as BrownCounty and the DCIrevved up their attack on Shirley Schwab and Brandon Taliaferro in the Mette child rape case)Even put ZylstraKaiser on a 30-day Work Improvement Plan,the nine tasks of which included submitting to a psychological evaluation, which DCI had linked to her maternity leave even though Plaintiff had returned from leave nearly a year earlier and had received two positive performance reviews and a promotion since then. The WIP also ordered Zylstra Kaiser to rebuild positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Zylstra obeyed, butgotthe cold shoulder from co-workers, including Black, who allegedly told her on November 8, We are done. Since then, Mark Black has stated he never contacted or interviewed by law enforcement or the Attorney Generals office regarding my criminal complaint and only learned about it after the SD AG had dismissed my complaint as reported by news media. WebThis week, we welcomed a new Special Agent to the Division of Criminal Investigation family! /Filter /DCTDecode DCI Special Agent I or II. Preston Johnson, Special Agent E-mail: preston.johnson@oig.hhs.gov US Department of Health and Human Services, OIG . Skill and professionalism are just as important as the ability to connect on a personal level. /Height 2192 << I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. This law suit may lead the way. A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found in favor of Kaiser on both her retaliation and gender discrimination claims. 4 0 obj Finished: John D. MacDonald's 'The Brass Cupcake'. "When I looked at this, I thought it was odd because in my lawsuit, Laura Zylstra Kaiser versus Bryan Gortmaker that was my lawsuit. <> I know thats not the law, but frankly, these kinds of situations make me so angry . It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. No need for me romanticiz about the DCI, in my relationship with Kevin Thumb there was no love. When watching the recordings of those interrogation videos, Mark Black can be seen receiving text messages and phone calls (along with occasional breaks while leaving each of the children alone for long periods of time in the cold, scary and isolated rooms) during the entire interrogation process. Kaiser said if Jackley wasn't involved, she's not sure why that mattered. Jenny, how about Rochester? WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. We have a woman who is making some very serious allegations against a group of men. 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