Dont be too hard on PP, he probably just doesnt know how to pull up the complaint. 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. 2 0 obj Think about it: NorthWestern Energy is reaching an agreement with PUC commissioners whose campaign coffers they fill while Mike Rounds pushes for legislation that pads utilities like NorthWestern Energy and Xcel who are paying off his campaign debt after he promised to be the 9 million dollar man. WebOur special agents are full-spectrum criminal investigators, handling all manners of felony-level criminal activity. They got both in front of me., Erickson: Stick with me Ill take you to the promised land.. Recently, Special Agent Krierwho is assigned to the DCIs Electronic Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes It was a wonderful atmosphere. A jury awarded Kaiser a settlement for sexual harassment and other damages on Dec. 27, 2017 against her former boss, Bryan Gortmaker. 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. WebClass Title: DCI Special Agent III Class Code: 688804 Pay Grade: L6 _____ A. 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]. Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal 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. endstream 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. DCI said they didn't have it. 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. $100,000?" You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. >> http://www.childadvocatesdefensefund.com/resources/. stream The DCI will get its day in court, but the question is how to give many other apparent miscreants their day in court. /Type /XObject 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. endobj 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. She has been through hell and back and she deserves all of our support as she goes forward. We would have been better off reporting these crimes to the Girl Scouts. Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. It looks like an impossible trial to get a verdict. Maybe it was around in the old day, but not now. Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. She was living away from her husband and baby. Apply to Correctional Officer, Inventory Associate, Special Agent and more! Then those comments would be taken out of context and used against them. I have personally met with supervisor Jason Even who demonstrated that he was a complete idiot who didnt know the first thing about law enforcement or criminal investigations. A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. When watching the recordings of those interrogation videos, Mark Black can be seen receiving text messages and phone calls (along with occasional breaks while leaving each of the children alone for long periods of time in the cold, scary and isolated rooms) during the entire interrogation process. yeah, this is pretty much how sexual harassment is handled in this state, right grudz? there are appealable issues, but he has final say.'". DCI Special Agent I or II. WebDowty v. D.C.I. In the court of public opinion, the truth doesnt matter, only how it is spun. Box 127 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Telephone: 605-487-7645 Attorney for Plaintiff and Appellant ______________________ Robert B. Anderson May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson P.O. x3>J, .$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 Kaiser said she's not sure what Jackley's role in her settlement was, but believes blame for the delay partially falls on him. 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 /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB My country ranch church in northwest SD was like that. Statewide, SD. [/PDF /ImageC] Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. 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. Zylstra-Kaiser is doing the right thing by exposing them all. 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. 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. 2 0 obj 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? This case and settlement was handled by the Governors Office of Risk Management and the States insurance company. Anyone believing Marty and the DCI want federal probes of their white boys club is delusional. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. /Contents 5 0 R Maybe its the places I go or the people I know. Skill and professionalism are just as important as the ability to connect on a personal level. There will be no trial and South Dakota will settle for an undisclosed amount of cash. No need for me romanticiz about the DCI, in my relationship with Kevin Thumb there was no love. Eventually, she was forced to resign in 2012. I know thats not the law, but frankly, these kinds of situations make me so angry . Males write the laws in every state and DC. ",#(7),01444'9=82. Kaiser asked Black not to tell anyone about what she was relaying. And I have met with Jessica Page, who despite appearing to sincerely want to help the crime victim, was completely incompetent. She was paid on Wednesday after several months of negotiations. 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If she did something wrong, like breaking the law to catch someone breaking the law, that would be enough. I truly doubt it many other individuals would have endured what she has and kept on fighting to get to this point. There might be more to the this story than what we see here. 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. Salary Company Job Openings. 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. Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. 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.. 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. Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Search. POSTED. Unless she has some kind of admissible digital evidence shes screwed. 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. 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 [. %PDF-1.7 Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. Thats hard to find in SD. Lets hope she gets a judge that isnt in the tank for the administration. I looked around to see if anyone was noticing. The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. 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. 4:2012cv04002 - Document 45 (D.S.D. "At that time the DCI attorney said they didn't have any money to pay me," Kaiser said. I hope my experience can give strength to other victims of sexual harassment. 609.5 0.0 0.0 789.1 1.3 1.4 cm 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. When they speak, I will report. 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. 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. I reported the criminal complaint to Director Gortmaker, Mike Rounds, Dennis Daugaard and Attorney General Marty Jackley. /Subtype /Image While none have involved sexual advances (in either direction), the descriptions of DCI personnel here fit with my observations in general of DCI agents. Deb G, I could never see this good olboy mentality happening in MN. Why South Dakotans stand for it remains a mystery. Both grievances were denied. 3 0 obj Plaintiff thanked Black for his support and asked him not to tell anyone about her difficulties with Erickson. Our attorneys are zealous advocates committed to fighting for the justice our clients deserve. :"x?W YfP(iv7xE' w2^Pt6kJIy\jhQ"1Bjx To say this lawsuit is about SD Representative Dan Kaiser is merely a distraction to the real story. 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.) /Type /Page Purpose: Supervises Division of MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. I have seen situations were women have threaten sexual harassment, to get what what they want. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent I Class Code: 688801 Pay Grade: L4 _____ A. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found in favor of Kaiser on both her retaliation and gender discrimination claims. >> WebSouth Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Agent James Severson (Severson) to investigate Adamson. 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. 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 In August 2011, Kaiser was ranked as meets or exceeds in every job category. WebThis week, we welcomed a new Special Agent to the Division of Criminal Investigation family! Special Agents et al, No. 2013) case opinion from the District of South Dakota U.S. Federal District Court Come on, people! % The only objective Kaiser did not complete according to DCI was rebuilding the trust with the men in the office who had shunned her.
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