>> 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. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent I Class Code: 688801 Pay Grade: L4 _____ A. You slime every other Republican male because MCs nave embracement of the establishment, in his bid to be named as Hickeys replacement? [/PDF /ImageC] 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. Plaintiff considered his offer but decided she would speak to Erickson herself. endobj /ProcSet 6 0 R << During the chain of events, Jackley's name was replaced on the agreement with, "elected and appointed officials," and then to Craig Ambach, the Director of the Office of Risk Management for the state. 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I hope Zylstra Kaiser rips them to shreds. I also tried to initiate the Commencement of Proceedings for the Removal of Law Enforcement Officer upon written complaint of a citizen of the State (SDCL 3-17-6) with Service and Notice to SD Attorney General of the Waiver of Sovereign Immunity (SDCL 21-32-18) of the Defendant, but a corrupt Judge in Beadle County illegally prevented the Clerk of Courts from filing it. As Shirley Schwab points out, Ms. Zylstra Kaiser was going through her experience at the same time the DCI and AG office were performing on the Taliaferro-Schwab debacle, and Blacks conduct is a matter of a trail transcript which leads to the judge dismissing the case against them with specific mention of Blacks performance being one of the reasons. The jury awarded Kaiser $311,812.00 in lost wages, $498,929.00 in lost retirement benefits, and $400,000.00 in emotional distress damages. They sure dont need to kill her. WebThis week, we welcomed a new Special Agent to the Division of Criminal Investigation family! PLEASE ATTACH THE South Dakota #Bh@*Jpi\uRML)p\;SuS(dO}Ziq.!n1+*T82 ,sV2 #/R9iN6]I#[v`L?K[oWC^3Ch+z;nc. When called to account, Black allegedly turned against Zylstra Erickson: Later that day, Plaintiff approached Black and asked why he shared her personal information. South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation | LinkedIn Why South Dakotans stand for it remains a mystery. 5 0 obj . WebThe graph below represents the number of search warrants DCI Special Agents participated in from 2008 through 2011. As a result of this experience with DCI administration, Plaintiff feared future reports would adversely affect her career [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Eventually the DCI attorney said, 'Well, we got a new phone system.'". 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. Youve already gotten more of my time than I usually give you, sock puppet. Zylstra Kaiser says she went to work for the DCI Drug Task Force straight out law school in August 2003. Sad, really, we were the greatest country on earth, and we cant even get this right. <> )/ DCI Special Agent IIs DCI Special Agent Is DCI . Q When they speak, I will report. MC-you got your story ass backwards. Laura and I believe Black was given his marching orders on that day (November 4, 2011) to get rid of her case along with the Schwab Taliaferro case, partially supported by the following: During the November 4, 2011 off camera recording of Black and Ross Erickson, you can hear the following: Black: I have so much to lose. What a filthy, nasty man! South Dakota Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. 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. >> For MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. There are some parts of SD where women are treated with respect and dignity. Erickson told Kaiser to get keys out of his pocket, described sex with his wife to Kaiser, and asked Kaiser if she was horny when she was pregnant, among others. In October 2011, Zylstra talked with fellow female agent Jessica Page about Ericksons harassment, and Page took the same position: reporting Erickson would only lead to trouble. Salary Company Job Openings. It was a wonderful atmosphere. 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Ms. Geelsdottir, I support all those things. endobj Kaiser was represented by James Kaster, Matt Morgan and Lucas Kaster of Nichols Kaster, PLLP in Minneapolis. 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. I have seen situations were women have threaten sexual harassment, to get what what they want. Its extremely rare that I hear women made fun of or harassed here. In a court of law under one party rule,the truth is whatever the one party decides it is. She lost her dream job and her career because she stood up for what is right. Erickson later apologized, admitted the conduct, and said it would stop. % If Im reading MC correctly, he wants the media out of the daily political and civic activities of our society until a court of law has determined innocence or guilt. 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. How often do you contact your legislators and Congress people about these issues? Plaintiff thanked Black for his support and asked him not to tell anyone about her difficulties with Erickson. $20 says this thing never goes to court and is settled for an undisclosed ammount. Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. WebAbout us. WebDowty v. D.C.I. 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. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found in favor of Kaiser on both her retaliation and gender discrimination claims. Sexual Harassment - Hostile Work Environment, Failure to Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), Force Placed Insurance - Flood & Homeowners, Predatory Lending/Unfair Mortgage Servicing, Former South Dakota DCI Agent Represented by Nichols Kaster receives $1.2 Million Jury Verdict after Suffering Retaliation and Discrimination, Loans, Financing, and Borrowers' Rights Overview, Civil Rights and Impact Litigation Overview, Plaintiffs Public Housing Claims Move Forward in Minneapolis, Inside Sales Representative Brings Overtime Case Against Brightwheel, Nichols Kaster, PLLP Awarded First Tier Ranking on The 2023 Best Law Firms List. Dont be too hard on PP, he probably just doesnt know how to pull up the complaint. The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. I have worked with the nicest, most decent, sweetest homosexual men and can tell you that I much prefer them over some straight guy that thinks hes gods gift to women. ~D$fQn}d0(i \I$EauuuF|]>p(_t^A :5u2t,2!u6lTN .cL ;8zMxko^ {q//[\{J1hd@K yzN3B=_J. # This is about corruption in the State of South Dakota and it is because of strong and determined individuals such as Laura Kaiser that this type of unacceptable behavior will finally be exposed for what it is. WebDCI Special Agent I or II South Dakota State Government Statewide, SD. That agreement along with forthcoming agreements included a non-disparagement clause, which forbid Kaiser from saying anything negative about the case, the people involved in the case or her former employer. Popular Locations. She mentioned she regretted telling Black[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Males need to change other males. 3 0 obj Finished: John D. MacDonald's 'The Brass Cupcake'. Web[1.] Since 1937, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has served as the lifeline of support to South Dakotas law enforcement agencies, leading criminal As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice that we are very busy working in the background to keep South Dakota citizens safe. Apply. Black, however, told other members of DCI and the Brown County Sherriffs Office about Ericksons harassment. Law Enforcement jobs State of South Dakota hiring DCI Special Agent I or II in %PDF-1.5 DCI Agent This law suit may lead the way. Then those comments would be taken out of context and used against them. 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. In the meantime, let us all take a breath, put politics and rhetoric aside, and support this courageous young lady. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent II Class Code: 688802 Pay Grade: L5 _____ A. They hadnt noticed because it was a routine event. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. A special agent of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) sought several search warrants involving the Implicated Individual. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. #29473-a-MES 2021 S.D. 61 - South Dakota 7 0 obj For a moment,Zylstra thought shed found a supportive ear: Black was supportive offered to speak to Erickson for Plaintiff. Kaiser then confronted Erickson one-on-one and asked him to stop the harassment. Web7 Enforcement Agent jobs available in South Dakota on Indeed.com. 609.5 0.0 0.0 789.1 1.3 1.4 cm 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. Agent Kaisers accusations are credible to me. endstream TFeJxXop(I#Z,k^Uv "A@'(''C6eRE .Qn4vL*2{i}SaeaXCYzoKmw7'}jgaL@gWan7T4('9|K,"-w^l. I acknowledge MCs point that there is surely more to the story. 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 Zylstra Kaiser now charges Gortmaker withreprisal discrimination and sex discrimination under the federal Civil Rights Act and the South Dakota Human RelationsAct. Black then met with Erickson, DCI agent Dave Lunzman and Brown County Sherriffs Deputy Damien Bahr at a local park. Brady Folkens ashes should be divided up and ground into the carpets at the governors mansion and at Martys house. @Roger Cornelius Curious when you did your nation wide survey that supports your asinine assertion? $100,000?" A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. It will be difficult to defend Black and anyone who tries to use his words and actions as credible evidence. Kaiser said the DCI attorney met her in Redfield, at his request, to give her the two checks. Job ID: 18640 Location: Statewide Step 1: Complete HB 1221: Free School Meals for Every Student in South Dakota! The - South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation | Facebook Skill and professionalism are just as important as the ability to connect on a personal level. She was living away from her husband and baby. Kaiser went before reporters this afternoon to set the record straight, she said, because Attorney General Marty Jackley is accusing her and her lawyers, as well as Rep. Kristi Noem (R-South Dakota) of conspiring against him in his bid for governor. Kaiser again said she didn't want to wait for the money and refused to sign any agreement until she had the checks in hand. Plaintiff approached Erickson on or about October 18, 2011 and explained that she was not comfortable with his sexually-oriented comments. My Mother first reported these The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. Cops lives suck. :"x?W YfP(iv7xE' w2^Pt6kJIy\jhQ"1Bjx Kaiser said she's not sure what Jackley's role in her settlement was, but believes blame for the delay partially falls on him. Meanwhile, Mark Black was in the Brown County DCI interrogation rooms going after the Mette children in a strategic attempt to get them to change their stories. ",#(7),01444'9=82. Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. /PAGE0001 Do Indeed. MC, how often do you talk with your male friends about the need to strengthen sex crimes laws, make sure all the rape kits get tested, put more money into child protection, really go after dead beat dads, etc? Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? In the summer of 2011, Ross Erickson from the Brown County Sherriffs office joined the Drug Task Force and began making sexually harassing comments to Kaiser. 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. A couple years ago I was visiting friends in RC and overheard a group at the next table making fun of the women there. I mostly agree with you Jenny. "At that time the DCI attorney said they didn't have any money to pay me," Kaiser said. Then, her lawyer continued to attempt to contact the DCI attorney without response. Both grievances were denied. endobj Yea. But i doubt it. In October 2011, Kaiser confided in fellow DCI agent, Mark Black, about how to respond to Ericksons harassment. Zylstra decided to talk about the harassment with fellow Aberdeen agent Mark Black, with whom she had a close relationship. (Remember, this is the same Mark Black who eventually was fired from the DCI following revelations of violent behavior toward his own wife.) >> Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Search. Kaiser was transferred to Pierre, demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. While none have involved sexual advances (in either direction), the descriptions of DCI personnel here fit with my observations in general of DCI agents. /Resources 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 Disgusted that Mrs Kaiser had to put up with such criminal behavior by a co-worker and then her supervisors. 3 0 obj Purpose: Conducts independent investigations or coordinates investigations with other state, When she spoke about her guns, commenting to her that sounds hot; Petting her hair and, on one occasion, putting his arm around her and swaying; When Plaintiff asked for his keys, stating they were in his pocket and she should get them herself; After Plaintiff said her husband would be out of town that weekend, asking her: Should I come over Saturday around 6? and, Having her watch a lewd music video set in a police department [. We will not be silenced. Plaintiff apologized and stated that it was not her intent to have the office know about the issue. << It looks to me like she will be the one that is really on trial. 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. Lauras complaint will be heard in both South Dakota Federal and State court proceedings. /Width 1693 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. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792] q The Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation, Bryan Gortmaker, first received the compromise settlement agreement and release in full of all claims on Friday, May 18, 2018. 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. ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. 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. Your email address will not be published. Cam Corey - Supervisory Special Agent - South Dakota If we blogged about every one of those crimes it would be 100 times the volume of blogging that Mr. H can issue forth. /Name /PAGE0001 An anatomy of the dysfunction under which so much of state government operates. Jackley said he played no part in Kaiser's settlement, but she said, she's not sure what to believe. My Mother first reported these crimes to agent Joshua Bobzein who was so horrible that I actually had to file a criminal complaint against Bobzein. Clark bemoans an America moving forward under a black Democratic president but supports the criminal actions of Denny Daugaard in a crime-ridden, disease-prone chemical toilet like South Dakota: how bipartisan. There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. x3>J, .$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 We believe the interrogations were live streamed to Pierre with someone feeding Black intimidating, confusing and attacking questions to ask the Mette children. Supervisor Jason Even took the mens side immediately, accused Zylstra Kaiser of fabricating the sexual harassment allegations against Erickson, and warned her that the issue could lead to her termination. DCI Special Agent I filed a criminal complaint for Misprision of Felony (SDCL 22-11-12), Obstruction of Justice and Willful Failure to Perform Official Duty (SDCL 3-16-1) regarding: (SDCL 23-3-19) (SDCL 23-3-16) (SDCL 23-3-14) (SDCL 23-3-15) (SDCL 23-3-12) (SDCL 23-3-13) (SDCL 7-16-7) (SDCL 23-3-27) (SDCL 1-12-1) and (SDCL 34-20B-63). There might be more to the this story than what we see here. Plaintiff was reassigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Pierre, South Dakota, over 150 miles from Aberdeen, effective January 3, 2012. I reported the criminal complaint to Director Gortmaker, Mike Rounds, Dennis Daugaard and Attorney General Marty Jackley. Purpose: Supervises Division of WebDCI Special Agent I or II State of South Dakota South Dakota, United States 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants See who State of South Dakota has hired for this role Box 127 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Telephone: 605-487-7645 Attorney for Plaintiff and Appellant ______________________ Robert B. Anderson May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson P.O. Agent . St~|AJtSZ]l!YBY?$@,!U82XV{/p*6)aPV%l[#gX[G|H5>>&AIX%q.&F%fF7vM4}"~W2(/:>)cS| a. Women were simply good, important, worthwhile people who were smart and valuable. I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. More Highway Patrol Trooper South Dakota State Government The only thing left is for involuntary sex reassignment. "On February 28th I received a copy of that agreement," Kaiser said. Purpose: Conducts investigations Thats a wonderful policy. Come on, people! You do not have to be silent and you should not be in fear of speaking up. This is so wrong and. SD women you dont have to put up with such nastiness. I asked my friends if what they thought about the other table. If not, it really doesnt matter, their lives might as well, be over. 1 0 obj The Childrens Home Society is a front for raising cash just like the Governors Club has been. Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. Indeed, Lar. (no offense to the Girl Scouts). WebWelcome to the DCI Website. That seems to be SOP for the DCI for a while now. In the court of public opinion, the truth doesnt matter, only how it is spun. My LRC As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice Is this a symptom of the Good Ol Boy mentality that reeks throughout the state? Its likely that Mike Clark isnt crazy enough for Daugaard by somebody like Roger Hunt or Allen Unrubb might just be insane enough for Denny. We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. A jury awarded Kaiser a settlement for sexual harassment and other damages on Dec. 27, 2017 against her former boss, Bryan Gortmaker. "I received a text message from an Aberdeen attorney -- who i'll just leave as anonymous at this point --it said, 'I just talked with Marty on your case, hope that is OK, may I call you to be an intermediary directly with him to have no appeals?' WebSouth Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Agent James Severson (Severson) to investigate Adamson. 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. box 160 Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: 605-224-8803 Attorneys for Defendant and Appellee _____________________ 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.

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