<>>> Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? Ms Zylstra Kaiser encountered the same players involved in the events that led up to the malicious prosecution of Taliferro-Schwab, including Kim Dorsett. This case and settlement was handled by the Governors Office of Risk Management and the States insurance company. I know thats not the law, but frankly, these kinds of situations make me so angry . Remember, her life will be an open book before they would get through, and those low lifes arent just setting around playing racehorse pitch. The only objective Kaiser did not complete according to DCI was rebuilding the trust with the men in the office who had shunned her. PLEASE ATTACH THE It will be interesting to see how much this one will cost as the ags office will probably have to farm out the defense of this. 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. 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. We will not be silenced. Hank Prim - Supervisory Special Agent & State Law Enforcement 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 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. ", Former DCI agent receives $1.5 million settlement payment after months of delay, DEVELOPING: First responders on the scene at Husets Speedway after incident, Meteorologists Facebook post on grocery dividers sparks wild debate, Police: Two arrested in overnight burglary in Sioux Falls, 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence, Frontier Climbing hosts first climbing competition in South Dakota, Washington Pavilion hosts free event to celebrate agriculture, Embe hosts FIRST LEGO League state championship, Fourth annual Womens Day of Service building hygiene kits. It happens everyday all over this country, yet when republicans face heat they yell there is another side to this story (without telling it) or that the perp must be proven guilty. I acknowledge MCs point that there is surely more to the story. 2007 SD 99 - South Dakota Lastly, Lauras lawsuit is about sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation and the retaliation that followed after she tried to report it. 2 0 obj The sentence is always a lifetime sentence of shame. It looks to me like she will be the one that is really on trial. Hopefully Lauras story, and the jurys verdict, will play a small part in continuing the message that sexual harassment and retaliation cannot be condoned or allowed.. x[ms6|nb 2I MT?xn^PX`W,W~sW=yUWYv]sl~n/.7gW\=FI,R'Q0g1?YyY0!UG%STK,g|QMiDY@1|0zycW~[+3_YxN1piT67$bZZ ? Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. Do any of you know the complex and exhausting process Laura Kaiser had to go through before she could actually file this type of complaint in both Federal and State Court? WebThe graph below represents the number of search warrants DCI Special Agents participated in from 2008 through 2011. I mostly agree with you Jenny. Apply. 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. Erickson later apologized, admitted the conduct, and said it would stop. $.' South Dakota Attorney General D.C.I Purpose: Conducts investigations Not when they intend to use her to send a message. e}YQYg we2)P93,g;'t}(~ 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 Law Enforcement Officers & Agents Jobs "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?' [/PDF /ImageC] Jackley said he played no part in Kaiser's settlement, but she said, she's not sure what to believe. South Males write the laws in every state and DC. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION endobj 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. I have seen situations were women have threaten sexual harassment, to get what what they want. MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. 3 0 obj A special agent of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) sought several search warrants involving the Implicated Individual. Kaiser then confronted Erickson one-on-one and asked him to stop the harassment. She charges Black with tortious interference, meaning he underminedher contractualrelationship with DCIto cover his backside. Demented Criminal Infantile for their acronym. On or about October 20, 2011, Erickson told Plaintiff that Black had told the entire office about what was happening. 2 0 obj You do not have to be silent and you should not be in fear of speaking up. This law suit may lead the way. Skill and professionalism are just as important as the ability to connect on a personal level. P.O. Black complained to DCI supervisors that Kaiser created a hostile work environment. :"x?W YfP(iv7xE' w2^Pt6kJIy\jhQ"1Bjx Indeed. That lack of cooperation from her co-workers led to job consequences for Zylstra Kaiser: On December 8, 2011, Assistant Director Dan Satterlee informed Plaintiff she met the WIPs requirements with one exception: she had not rebuilt positive relationships. MC, the deck continues to be stacked in favor of the rapist/molester/harasser. Cam Corey - Supervisory Special Agent - South Dakota Her DCI supervisors accused her of failing at numerous job categories which just months earlier were graded as meets or exceeds expectations. Thanks. Women and children cant do it. 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. % Special Agents et al, No. Plaintiff was reassigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Pierre, South Dakota, over 150 miles from Aberdeen, effective January 3, 2012. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792] Ms. Geelsdottir, I support all those things. 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. Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. On November 4, 2011, Laura was in Pierre and aware of all of the state player (regarding her case and ours) that were present in Pierre as well. Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. << I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. $100,000?" 6 0 obj . >> . Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? Keep in mind that I have several wonderful male friends whom I respect and enjoy. Women are not perfect. Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. /BitsPerComponent 8 Law Enforcement jobs LOCATION. St~|AJtSZ]l!YBY?$@,!U82XV{/p*6)aPV%l[#gX[G|H5>>&AIX%q.&F%fF7vM4}"~W2(/:>)cS| a. 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? Kaiser said the DCI attorney met her in Redfield, at his request, to give her the two checks. We believe the interrogations were live streamed to Pierre with someone feeding Black intimidating, confusing and attacking questions to ask the Mette children. And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. Eventually, she was forced to resign in 2012. Then those comments would be taken out of context and used against them. Zylstra Kaiser now charges Gortmaker withreprisal discrimination and sex discrimination under the federal Civil Rights Act and the South Dakota Human RelationsAct. 609.5 0.0 0.0 789.1 1.3 1.4 cm We are South Dakota's premier criminal justice and criminal investigative agency. 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. DCI agent She lost her dream job and her career because she stood up for what is right. Whalen Law Office, P.C. Asking Were you horny when you were pregnant?; Saying Go ahead and walk away, because I am going to stare at your ass the whole time; Texting her to ask what color underwear she was wearing; Stating it was a good thing she was not single because otherwise he would hit on her all the time; Remarking that Plaintiff looked hot when she wore glasses. Comment on blogs in support of these things? WebBrett D Spencer worked as a Dci Special Agent III for the State of South Dakota and in 2020 had a reported pay of $35.02 and a pay frequency of hourly according to public records. Black, however, told other members of DCI and the Brown County Sherriffs Office about Ericksons harassment. By doing so, it has become clear that on November 4, 2011, Mark Black was given marching orders to get rid of a few individuals who were about the expose the state of wrong doing that would ultimately lead to major lawsuits against the State of SD. WebTo apply for a position as a DCI Special Agent, follow these steps: Complete the online application Complete the Personal Data Questionnaire Complete and sign the ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. She mentioned she regretted telling Black[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. /Contents 5 0 R A memorial sign honoring their sacrifice was placed north of Spearfish on U.S. Highway 85. 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. She seeks, among other things, a jury trial, compensatory relief and damages arising from loss of past and future income, benefits, emotional distress, and other damages, with interest on such amounts, and punitive damages in an amount in excess of $75,000, and lawyer fees. Youve already gotten more of my time than I usually give you, sock puppet. Dci Special Agent c+g4]AjC`D93P=%OEY&TJ?2m;_e[F(Q\yv|.hxysU-nu#oRmX&{;=e|h=*)X+eZR~,-Erh? I hope my experience can give strength to other victims of sexual harassment. Statewide, SD. /Type /XObject I reported the criminal complaint to Director Gortmaker, Mike Rounds, Dennis Daugaard and Attorney General Marty Jackley. stream 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. 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Kaiser said she'd been patient and asked for a "good faith payment," of "anything? A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. It is easy to figure out, the men all have the same story so they must be right and the lady a lunatic out to ruin their careers. Wingnuts are spinning a tangled web and one day they will receive their just rewards. Kaiser said she's not sure what Jackley's role in her settlement was, but believes blame for the delay partially falls on him. Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Search. Sad, really, we were the greatest country on earth, and we cant even get this right. 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. The Childrens Home Society is a front for raising cash just like the Governors Club has been. The jury found that Kaiser suffered retaliation and gender discrimination after she complained of sexual harassment by one of her colleagues in October 2011. 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. Preston Johnson, Special Agent E-mail: preston.johnson@oig.hhs.gov US Department of Health and Human Services, OIG . Both grievances were denied. ",#(7),01444'9=82. Kaiser told Erickson to stop, but his comments persisted. Women were simply good, important, worthwhile people who were smart and valuable. q /Resources /Parent 3 0 R The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. /Length 8 0 R Kaiser was transferred to Pierre, demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. WebOur special agents are full-spectrum criminal investigators, handling all manners of felony-level criminal activity. My country ranch church in northwest SD was like that. WebThe South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is accepting applications for DCI Special Agent I or II at this time. Clark is pounding sand into our assets. A jury awarded Kaiser a settlement for sexual harassment and other damages on Dec. 27, 2017 against her former boss, Bryan Gortmaker. 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. I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. 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Agent Kaisers accusations are credible to me. My LRC The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. To say this lawsuit is about SD Representative Dan Kaiser is merely a distraction to the real story. Web[1.] Purpose: Conducts independent investigations or coordinates investigations with other state, Kaiser was represented by James Kaster, Matt Morgan and Lucas Kaster of Nichols Kaster, PLLP in Minneapolis. It boggles my mind that adult males would behave that way. Agent Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. Explore a Career with the South Dakota State Government Lets hope she gets a judge that isnt in the tank for the administration. /Subtype /Image 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. << /PAGE0001 7 0 R >> My Family and I have spent years trying to report a case of $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. He said, she said, with the DCI boys holding the stay out of trouble card in the form of shared talking points. JFIF << She appliedfor jobs with the Department of Social Services, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Labor Relations, and private employers but received no offers, because, she alleges, of DCIs negative references and misrepresentations about [her]employment, demotion, discharge, and performance. She filed charges of discrimination in 2014 against those three state agencies who didnt hire her. 4 0 obj @Roger Cornelius Curious when you did your nation wide survey that supports your asinine assertion? If not, it really doesnt matter, their lives might as well, be over. ;8bUOacWkLV}g$iE"$EaH5fjov,R W4N6RFOfrE>FjZ Zkp Y FUC#4L=p5AkLF drA*15Dxhl[JE,+0K@&Z]uo *JKLWd,|:9d=0w$Ec=yY/xIUF!JyZ1f1==4VKP,R#.U1/g nUv./m-71iqJAis Gutd 4sLwi 4 0 obj Indeed, Lar. Popular Locations. Finished: John D. MacDonald's 'The Brass Cupcake'. "On February 28th I received a copy of that agreement," Kaiser said. Disgusted that Mrs Kaiser had to put up with such criminal behavior by a co-worker and then her supervisors. 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. endstream Salary Company Job Openings. The latest Tweets from South Dakota DCI (@SouthDakotaDCI). $20 says this thing never goes to court and is settled for an undisclosed ammount. /XObject Why South Dakotans stand for it remains a mystery. stream Kaiser said she did tell Rep. Kristi Noem her story about her experience, but didn't sign or agree to anything official to have it used against Jackley in Noem's campaign, however, "Kristi is free to use it," she said. How to Become a Criminal Investigator in South Dakota The - South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation | Facebook endobj Powers spins this story because Dan Kaiser is a constant burr under the establishment machines saddle, and because establishment crony Marty Jackley is running for governor. The author Claire Wolfe once said America is at that awkward stage; its too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. My Family and I have spent years trying to report a case of $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. I have worked with the nicest, most decent, sweetest homosexual men and can tell you that I much prefer them over some straight guy that thinks hes gods gift to women. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She was living away from her husband and baby. Meanwhile, Mark Black was in the Brown County DCI interrogation rooms going after the Mette children in a strategic attempt to get them to change their stories. Deb G, I could never see this good olboy mentality happening in MN. Kaiser successfully completed eight of the nine objectives of the plan, one of which required her to undergo a psychological evaluation. This is about corruption in the State of South Dakota and it is because of strong and determined individuals such as Laura Kaiser that this type of unacceptable behavior will finally be exposed for what it is. South Dakota Later in the week, Kaiser received another agreement with a payment date of June 8. WebThe DCIs work isnt always about enforcement: its about education, too! Most importantly Laura has the truth on her side. But i doubt it. DCI then conducted an investigation focused on Kaiser, accusing her of fabricating allegations as a trust test and placed her on a Work Improvement Plan just a few days later. 'GE%ueEy Z"*L>O ;FVIL$E ^tjx%|{/&,8px%q|A`;%)e9SO8w% More Highway Patrol Trooper South Dakota State Government % Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. 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. Thats too bad for SD and a real reason people leave. 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. 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. None of the men, including Ross Erickson, were disciplined by DCI or the Brown County Sherriffs Office. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Makes one wonder if DCI does anything right. @c`m6x\^=5^'Gb68qk!b@8hg"Xv3nK2 -gW Am 8%d>!EDB8jOpG/4Ps0 Q}Y5z0VF3,=i0U`d ~o^Lq92,r+f^$-Gxpv1yGTY/0 6Lqa{b.K!hD%D*pc?X;^3 F`c!. We have only heard one side of the story and based on that, and they are part of the current administration, you folks have already tried, convicted, and sentenced them. Its extremely rare that I hear women made fun of or harassed here. WebThis week, we welcomed a new Special Agent to the Division of Criminal Investigation family! I think it important we look at the big picture and the intricate timeline that comes into place with Lauras sexual harassment lawsuit and the criminal acts by the same state players in the Schwab Taliaferro malicious prosecution case. MC has taken the typical male republican position here, doubt the womans credibility and worry about future of the men involved. Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. It will be difficult to defend Black and anyone who tries to use his words and actions as credible evidence. WebAbout us. In the meantime, let us all take a breath, put politics and rhetoric aside, and support this courageous young lady. WebThe State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other Posted Posted 30+ Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Agent I & II /Filter /DCTDecode Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal {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&? Anyone know if Marty has to recuse himself from this case before a federal judge? Erickson acknowledged his comments were inappropriate, apologized, and said he would not make any such comments in the future [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. }1-"y, b.|7h" i>1d&1 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. Kaiser was on the drug task force in Aberdeen back in 2011, when she said a Brown County Sheriff's Deputy was appointed to the team and began sexually harassing her on a regular basis. Come on, people! 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 was paid on Wednesday after several months of negotiations. MC-you got your story ass backwards. 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. Thats hard to find in SD. Our dedicated staff have unparalleled commitment to our clients as well, and together with our attorneys, they work tirelessly to advance employee and consumer rights. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. South Dakota Attorney General There are some parts of SD where women are treated with respect and dignity. Dont be too hard on PP, he probably just doesnt know how to pull up the complaint. Weighing onZylstra Kaisers mind, though, was a 2005 experience in which shehad reported another co-worker for sexual harassmentand gotten the wrong response from the boss: Her then-supervisor, Assistant Director Brian Zeeb, said her complaint could be seen as a sign of weakness and made a comment along the lines of, In the future, if you want a promotion or transfer to a new duty station, some may see this incident as your inability to get along with others. Rather than undertaking an investigation, Zeeb forced her to confronther harasser. 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. On information and belief, and knowing Even would investigate Plaintiffs harassment complaint, Black worked with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman to formulate a set of talking points in an effort to have Plaintiff removed from the department or terminated, including planning to state they did not trust Plaintiff, she falsified the harassment to test Blacks trustworthiness, they were unwilling to work with her, and that she was mentally ill and schizophrenic[Complaint, 2015.09.23].
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