For a moment,Zylstra thought shed found a supportive ear: Black was supportive offered to speak to Erickson for Plaintiff. Come on, people! I looked around to see if anyone was noticing. "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?' UM has more students, faculty and staff than the population of Rapid City. A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. 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. Males write the laws in every state and DC. Disgusted that Mrs Kaiser had to put up with such criminal behavior by a co-worker and then her supervisors. Deb G, I could never see this good olboy mentality happening in MN. Purpose: Supervises Division of Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. /Width 1693 Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. Women and children cant do it. Demented Criminal Infantile for their acronym. Fax: (605) 330-4860 State of South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. Learn from the gay men. 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. <> 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. << demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal Salary Company Job Openings. endobj 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. Phone: (605) 330-4862 . Apply. Web7 Enforcement Agent jobs available in South Dakota on Indeed.com. We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent II Class Code: 688802 Pay Grade: L5 _____ A. WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. Kaiser said she'd been patient and asked for a "good faith payment," of "anything? 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$bZZ ? I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. Thanks. Yea. endobj Lets look at Zylstra Kaisers complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, to learn what thesuit is about. <>>> She mentioned she regretted telling Black[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Kaiser appealed the discipline to DCI and eventually to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, but each of her appeals was denied. Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. >> That afternoon, Black surreptitiously met with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman in a park. Purpose: Conducts investigations MC-you got your story ass backwards. She now runs her own private investigation company. In a court of law under one party rule,the truth is whatever the one party decides it is. . << We have only heard one side of the story and based on that, and they are part of the current administration, you folks have already tried, convicted, and sentenced them. Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. There might be more to the this story than what we see here. They are innocent until proven guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. What a filthy, nasty man! Kaiser said the DCI attorney met her in Redfield, at his request, to give her the two checks. . St~|AJtSZ]l!YBY?$@,!U82XV{/p*6)aPV%l[#gX[G|H5>>&AIX%q.&F%fF7vM4}"~W2(/:>)cS| a. A couple years ago I was visiting friends in RC and overheard a group at the next table making fun of the women there. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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? Kaiser told the texter all negotiations would continue to go through her Minneapolis-based attorney. Lastly, Lauras lawsuit is about sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation and the retaliation that followed after she tried to report it. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. 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. 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]. Following trial, Kaiser commented: "I would like to thank the jury for their time and for giving me justice. $.' 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 [. You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. She charges Black with tortious interference, meaning he underminedher contractualrelationship with DCIto cover his backside. We believe the both in front of me were our individual cases. Women were simply good, important, worthwhile people who were smart and valuable. DCI said they didn't have it. /Resources All you need to know about him is that he is an habitual liar. They will never be trusted again. '!kcE!>{=C9Cv G4]mY01I&Em@6cR1d>!B u "My attorney made three attempts to contact the DCI attorney on different days -- no response. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent I Class Code: 688801 Pay Grade: L4 _____ A. endstream 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. They got both in front of me., Erickson: Stick with me Ill take you to the promised land.. Most importantly Laura has the truth on her side. It boggles my mind that adult males would behave that way. Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. TFeJxXop(I#Z,k^Uv "A@'(''C6eRE .Qn4vL*2{i}SaeaXCYzoKmw7'}jgaL@gWan7T4('9|K,"-w^l. Kaiser successfully completed eight of the nine objectives of the plan, one of which required her to undergo a psychological evaluation. The deck is so stacked against the accuser. endobj How often do you contact your legislators and Congress people about these issues? When they speak, I will report. 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. endobj Black then met with Erickson, DCI agent Dave Lunzman and Brown County Sherriffs Deputy Damien Bahr at a local park. 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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. WebWelcome to the DCI Website. Special Agents et al, No. Kaiser said she was reluctant about telling her superiors and eventually was forced out of her post as retaliation for reporting it. This law suit may lead the way. I reported the criminal complaint to Director Gortmaker, Mike Rounds, Dennis Daugaard and Attorney General Marty Jackley. "On February 28th I received a copy of that agreement," Kaiser said. c+g4]AjC`D93P=%OEY&TJ?2m;_e[F(Q\yv|.hxysU-nu#oRmX&{;=e|h=*)X+eZR~,-Erh? 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. I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. 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. The court of public opinion is different than court of law. yeah, this is pretty much how sexual harassment is handled in this state, right grudz? 5 0 obj }1-"y, b.|7h" i>1d&1 If she did something wrong, like breaking the law to catch someone breaking the law, that would be enough. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. 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. {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&? Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent is up for a national award, but he needs your help. endobj The next day is when things began to go awry. Is this a symptom of the Good Ol Boy mentality that reeks throughout the state? On information and belief, Plaintiff is the only agent who has ever been transferred against her wishes[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. To all the men out there that need advice on how to treat women in the workplace, Ill give you a clue. I filed a criminal complaint for Misprision of Felony (SDCL 22-11-12), Obstruction of Justice and Willful Failure to Perform Official Duty (SDCL 3-16-1) regarding: (SDCL 23-3-19) (SDCL 23-3-16) (SDCL 23-3-14) (SDCL 23-3-15) (SDCL 23-3-12) (SDCL 23-3-13) (SDCL 7-16-7) (SDCL 23-3-27) (SDCL 1-12-1) and (SDCL 34-20B-63). 2 0 obj @c`m6x\^=5^'Gb68qk!b@8hg"Xv3nK2 -gW Am 8%d>!EDB8jOpG/4Ps0 Q}Y5z0VF3,=i0U`d ~o^Lq92,r+f^$-Gxpv1yGTY/0 6Lqa{b.K!hD%D*pc?X;^3 F`c!. 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. 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Jenny, how about Rochester? "At that time the DCI attorney said they didn't have any money to pay me," Kaiser said. Erickson acknowledged his comments were inappropriate, apologized, and said he would not make any such comments in the future [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. endobj On information and belief, Black then called Supervisor Jason Even to report Plaintiffs complaints against Erickson and told Even he no longer wanted to work with Plaintiff because he could not trust her. She was paid on Wednesday after several months of negotiations. Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. 1 0 obj I know thats not the law, but frankly, these kinds of situations make me so angry . There have been other situations where the woman will start conversation and steer in way to get a man to say something he normally wouldnt. 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. JFIF Preston Johnson, Special Agent E-mail: preston.johnson@oig.hhs.gov US Department of Health and Human Services, OIG . Ms Zylstra Kaiser encountered the same players involved in the events that led up to the malicious prosecution of Taliferro-Schwab, including Kim Dorsett. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. #Bh@*Jpi\uRML)p\;SuS(dO}Ziq.!n1+*T82 ,sV2 #/R9iN6]I#[v`L?K[oWC^3Ch+z;nc. /Height 2192 I hope my experience can give strength to other victims of sexual harassment. Makes one wonder if DCI does anything right. But i doubt it. 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 $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. When called to account, Black allegedly turned against Zylstra Erickson: Later that day, Plaintiff approached Black and asked why he shared her personal information. /Contents 5 0 R We are only seeing one side of the story. 0 replies 1 /Subtype /Image % WebSouth Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Agent James Severson (Severson) to investigate Adamson. ;8bUOacWkLV}g$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 Our attorneys are zealous advocates committed to fighting for the justice our clients deserve. In March 2012, Kaiser received her worst review of her eight-year career. If not, it really doesnt matter, their lives might as well, be over. 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 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. I truly doubt it many other individuals would have endured what she has and kept on fighting to get to this point. 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.. Both grievances were denied. VY9H~d&D#iu.QUCoHB(L}~JOI:xw9x0Gh=,~]\c"r-)o!Jx_%1+^Iy$UYXc,WE Denny Daugaard and Marty Jackley can already see Hell from their decks, Ms. Schwab: if only it was from prison cells. And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. 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. With no other option, Kaiser resigned from DCI on May 8, 2012. 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. For /Type /XObject %PDF-1.5 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. The only objective Kaiser did not complete according to DCI was rebuilding the trust with the men in the office who had shunned her. 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 Comment on blogs in support of these things? Your email address will not be published. We are South Dakota's premier criminal justice and criminal investigative agency. 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. Erickson said, Thats just the way I am, but Kaiser said that was not acceptable. None of the men, including Ross Erickson, were disciplined by DCI or the Brown County Sherriffs Office. ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. Kaiser said if Jackley wasn't involved, she's not sure why that mattered. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. Kaiser was represented by James Kaster, Matt Morgan and Lucas Kaster of Nichols Kaster, PLLP in Minneapolis. Let the defendants defend themselves in a court of law. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Thats too bad for SD and a real reason people leave. He said, she said, with the DCI boys holding the stay out of trouble card in the form of shared talking points. /XObject Whalen Law Office, P.C. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. It looks like an impossible trial to get a verdict. <> Black attempted to shift the blame to Plaintiff and began ignoring her. Erickson later apologized, admitted the conduct, and said it would stop. WebDivision of Criminal Investigation Welcome to the DCI Website. SD women you dont have to put up with such nastiness. 7 0 obj Then in April 2012, DCI removed Kaisers state vehicle, told her she could no longer travel from Aberdeen to Pierre on state time, removed her daily stipend, and told her that she could no longer sleep at the police academy barracks in Pierre, where she slept during the week because her family could not afford a second home. The DCI will get its day in court, but the question is how to give many other apparent miscreants their day in court. Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. Not when they intend to use her to send a message. ~D$fQn}d0(i \I$EauuuF|]>p(_t^A :5u2t,2!u6lTN .cL ;8zMxko^ {q//[\{J1hd@K yzN3B=_J. # She was living away from her husband and baby. Clark is pounding sand into our assets. 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. MC has taken the typical male republican position here, doubt the womans credibility and worry about future of the men involved. "When I looked at this, I thought it was odd because in my lawsuit, Laura Zylstra Kaiser versus Bryan Gortmaker that was my lawsuit. Popular Locations. In the meantime, let us all take a breath, put politics and rhetoric aside, and support this courageous young lady. 3 0 obj My Family and I have spent years trying to report a case of $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. 3 0 obj For the record, I was never contacted or talked to by the AGs office about my criminal complaint and I also heard about the dismissal of my criminal complaint by the AG from news media. Indeed, we are reading here only the complaint. 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 http://www.childadvocatesdefensefund.com/resources/. stream /PAGE0001 Do A memorial sign honoring their sacrifice was placed north of Spearfish on U.S. Highway 85. Sad, really, we were the greatest country on earth, and we cant even get this right. 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. View Background Report Sponsored Brett D Spencer 's Record in 2020 Name Brett D Spencer Location South Dakota Phone Ad View phone number Payroll Year 2020 On or about October 20, 2011, Erickson told Plaintiff that Black had told the entire office about what was happening. there are appealable issues, but he has final say.'". 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. Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? A special agent of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) sought several search warrants involving the Implicated Individual. WebThe graph below represents the number of search warrants DCI Special Agents participated in from 2008 through 2011. We have a woman who is making some very serious allegations against a group of men. You slime every other Republican male because MCs nave embracement of the establishment, in his bid to be named as Hickeys replacement? You do not have to be silent and you should not be in fear of speaking up. MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. /BitsPerComponent 8 4 0 obj Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? 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.
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