She was living away from her husband and baby. What a filthy, nasty man! The only thing left is for involuntary sex reassignment. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent I Class Code: 688801 Pay Grade: L4 _____ A. 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 ~D$fQn}d0(i \I$EauuuF|]>p(_t^A :5u2t,2!u6lTN .cL ;8zMxko^ {q//[\{J1hd@K yzN3B=_J. # ",#(7),01444'9=82. WebSouth Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo named an interim director of the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation on Tuesday. << /PAGE0001 7 0 R >> She was paid on Wednesday after several months of negotiations. 3 0 obj A couple years ago I was visiting friends in RC and overheard a group at the next table making fun of the women there. The sentence is always a lifetime sentence of shame. /XObject So, the bad guys got away; not because they were clever criminal masterminds, but because of the corruption and incompetence of SD DCI Law Enforcement. A jury awarded Kaiser a settlement for sexual harassment and other damages on Dec. 27, 2017 against her former boss, Bryan Gortmaker. q Its extremely rare that I hear women made fun of or harassed here. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. 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. They hadnt noticed because it was a routine event. Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. Kaiser successfully completed eight of the nine objectives of the plan, one of which required her to undergo a psychological evaluation. Youve already gotten more of my time than I usually give you, sock puppet. 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 This is so wrong and. Thats hard to find in SD. She says shereceived positive performance reviews through mid-2011, when she says her mid-year evaluation praised her for her exceptional work product, ability to work amicably with other DCI agents and members of her task force, relentless work, and above-average case activity.. DCI Special Agent I or II in South Dakota State Government; Rapid City, SD. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. Keep in mind that I have several wonderful male friends whom I respect and enjoy. They sure dont need to kill her. PLEASE ATTACH THE Apply to Correctional Officer, Inventory Associate, Special Agent and more! 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. Lets hope she gets a judge that isnt in the tank for the administration. 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. That afternoon, Black surreptitiously met with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman in a park. My country ranch church in northwest SD was like that. Eventually, she was forced to resign in 2012. 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. MC has taken the typical male republican position here, doubt the womans credibility and worry about future of the men involved. Then those comments would be taken out of context and used against them. JOB DETAILS. No. Both grievances were denied. 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 [. 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. The Childrens Home Society is a front for raising cash just like the Governors Club has been. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. <> c+g4]AjC`D93P=%OEY&TJ?2m;_e[F(Q\yv|.hxysU-nu#oRmX&{;=e|h=*)X+eZR~,-Erh? Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. 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Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Anyone know if Marty has to recuse himself from this case before a federal judge? 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. ", 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. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Box 127 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Telephone: 605-487-7645 Attorney for Plaintiff and Appellant ______________________ Robert B. Anderson May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson P.O. >> Sioux Falls, SD . 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]. How often do you contact your legislators and Congress people about these issues? JFIF 4 0 obj /Height 2192 I mostly agree with you Jenny. "On February 28th I received a copy of that agreement," Kaiser said. Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. Males need to change other males. This case and settlement was handled by the Governors Office of Risk Management and the States insurance company. 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. WebDowty v. D.C.I. There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. 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. Maybe its the places I go or the people I know. Plaintiff thanked Black for his support and asked him not to tell anyone about her difficulties with Erickson. $100,000?" Plaintiff considered his offer but decided she would speak to Erickson herself. The latest Tweets from South Dakota DCI (@SouthDakotaDCI). Zylstra Kaiser filed grievances over the demotion and transferwith Gortmaker and Attorney General Marty Jackley. We are South Dakota's premier criminal justice and criminal investigative agency. Black, however, told other members of DCI and the Brown County Sherriffs Office about Ericksons harassment. /PAGE0001 Do Lets look at Zylstra Kaisers complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, to learn what thesuit is about. The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. I am also well aware that the large majority of males are not sexual criminals. WebThe South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is accepting applications for DCI Special Agent I or II at this time. Erickson later apologized, admitted the conduct, and said it would stop. Since 2005, SA Corey has been with the South Dakota Office of Attorney General in the I just do not understand why everyone must make this about politics because it is not. 2 0 obj Black attempted to shift the blame to Plaintiff and began ignoring her. Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? She has been through hell and back and she deserves all of our support as she goes forward. Then, her lawyer continued to attempt to contact the DCI attorney without response. "My attorney made three attempts to contact the DCI attorney on different days -- no response. 6 0 obj You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. WebAbout us. 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. We are only seeing one side of the story. Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. She charges Black with tortious interference, meaning he underminedher contractualrelationship with DCIto cover his backside. 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. A memorial sign honoring their sacrifice was placed north of Spearfish on U.S. Highway 85. But in this lawsuit it says 'Marty Jackley, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of South Dakota and Marty Jackley personally.' <>>> e}YQYg we2)P93,g;'t}(~ Later in the week, Kaiser received another agreement with a payment date of June 8. Learn from the gay men. 'GE%ueEy Z"*L>O ;FVIL$E ^tjx%|{/&,8px%q|A`;%)e9SO8w% And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. I told my attorneys, 'I didn't sue Marty Jackley and i'm not going to enter into a contract with Marty Jackley.'". 5 0 obj 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. 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. POSTED ON 6/23/2022 AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2022. It boggles my mind that adult males would behave that way. WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. DCI Special Agent I or II. Zylstra-Kaiser is doing the right thing by exposing them all. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. South Dakota has a criminal for a governor just like voters wanted. 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. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Maybe it was around in the old day, but not now. % 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. We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. If we blogged about every one of those crimes it would be 100 times the volume of blogging that Mr. H can issue forth. Denny Daugaard and Marty Jackley can already see Hell from their decks, Ms. Schwab: if only it was from prison cells. Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal 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. Come on, people! Most importantly Laura has the truth on her side. Black then met with Erickson, DCI agent Dave Lunzman and Brown County Sherriffs Deputy Damien Bahr at a local park. 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. Indeed. 2013) case opinion from the District of South Dakota U.S. Federal District Court 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? 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. In the meantime, let us all take a breath, put politics and rhetoric aside, and support this courageous young lady. 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. They were dated back to March. 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. "It was communicated to my attorneys that there had been a storm and part of a roof came off a building so Bryan Gortmaker is not available," Kaiser said. $.' x[ms6|nb 2I MT?xn^PX`W,W~sW=yUWYv]sl~n/.7gW\=FI,R'Q0g1?YyY0!UG%STK,g|QMiDY@1|0zycW~[+3_YxN1piT67$bZZ ? /Length 8 0 R I have had numerous interactions with various DCI agents over the past 40 years. WebDCI Special Agent I or II South Dakota State Government Statewide, SD. >> Plaintiff was reassigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Pierre, South Dakota, over 150 miles from Aberdeen, effective January 3, 2012. If she did something wrong, like breaking the law to catch someone breaking the law, that would be enough. Kaiser said if Jackley wasn't involved, she's not sure why that mattered. Eventually the DCI attorney said, 'Well, we got a new phone system.'". 4:2012cv04002 - Document 45 (D.S.D. WebIn 2018, I began my career as a Special Agent with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), where I was primarily charged with leading full-spectrum, complex 4 0 obj In August 2011, Kaiser was ranked as meets or exceeds in every job category. 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. He said, she said, with the DCI boys holding the stay out of trouble card in the form of shared talking points. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. 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. There might be more to the this story than what we see here. /Filter /DCTDecode We would have been better off reporting these crimes to the Girl Scouts. 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. More Highway Patrol Trooper South Dakota State Government WebDivision of Criminal Investigation Welcome to the DCI Website. I hope my experience can give strength to other victims of sexual harassment. Anyone believing Marty and the DCI want federal probes of their white boys club is delusional. 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.

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