The DCI will get its day in court, but the question is how to give many other apparent miscreants their day in court. Indeed, we are reading here only the complaint. 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 Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. 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. 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. POSTED ON 6/23/2022 AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2022. South Dakota DCI (@SouthDakotaDCI) | Twitter Zylstra-Kaiser is doing the right thing by exposing them all. Its extremely rare that I hear women made fun of or harassed here. 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. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. $.' Black, however, told other members of DCI and the Brown County Sherriffs Office about Ericksons harassment. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION 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. 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. The next day is when things began to go awry. A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent is up for a national award, but he needs your help. When called to account, Black allegedly turned against Zylstra Erickson: Later that day, Plaintiff approached Black and asked why he shared her personal information. She was living away from her husband and baby. 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. % WebSouth Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Agent James Severson (Severson) to investigate Adamson. The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. Dont ever approach me again.. 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. We have a woman who is making some very serious allegations against a group of men. @Roger Cornelius Curious when you did your nation wide survey that supports your asinine assertion? /Length 47 endobj 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. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. JOB DETAILS. Kaiser said if Jackley wasn't involved, she's not sure why that mattered. 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. Women and children cant do it. I looked around to see if anyone was noticing. http://www.ag.state.mn.us/ 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. The paperwork was signed and finalized by the Governors Office of Risk Management on Monday, May 21, 2018. When they speak, I will report. 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.) 4 0 obj 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. 6 0 obj The only objective Kaiser did not complete according to DCI was rebuilding the trust with the men in the office who had shunned her. (no offense 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. DCI Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. Former South Dakota DCI Agent Represented by Nichols Kaster receives $1.2 Million Jury Verdict after Suffering Retaliation and Discrimination 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. 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. 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. As a result of this experience with DCI administration, Plaintiff feared future reports would adversely affect her career [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. DCI Agent 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. There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. 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 told my attorneys, 'I didn't sue Marty Jackley and i'm not going to enter into a contract with Marty Jackley.'". Thanks. My country ranch church in northwest SD was like that. Kaiser said she was reluctant about telling her superiors and eventually was forced out of her post as retaliation for reporting it. 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. If not, it really doesnt matter, their lives might as well, be over. Purpose: Supervises Division of On or about October 20, 2011, Erickson told Plaintiff that Black had told the entire office about what was happening. It will be difficult to defend Black and anyone who tries to use his words and actions as credible evidence. 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. 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. If we blogged about every one of those crimes it would be 100 times the volume of blogging that Mr. H can issue forth. 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. Our attorneys are zealous advocates committed to fighting for the justice our clients deserve. Plaintiff apologized and stated that it was not her intent to have the office know about the issue. While none have involved sexual advances (in either direction), the descriptions of DCI personnel here fit with my observations in general of DCI agents. 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. South Dakota Attorney General 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. To all the men out there that need advice on how to treat women in the workplace, Ill give you a clue. Plaintiff was reassigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Pierre, South Dakota, over 150 miles from Aberdeen, effective January 3, 2012. Both grievances were denied. Maybe it was around in the old day, but not now. 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. Jenny, how about Rochester? Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Agent I & II Eventually, she was 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. Eventually the DCI attorney said, 'Well, we got a new phone system.'". South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation | LinkedIn In March 2012, Kaiser received her worst review of her eight-year career. There will be no trial and South Dakota will settle for an undisclosed amount of cash. Learn from the gay men. 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+ yeah, this is pretty much how sexual harassment is handled in this state, right grudz? D-D$3I20eV&,$~ n. D.C.I 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. #29473-a-MES 2021 S.D. 61 - South Dakota South Dakota 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. They were dated back to March. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have seen situations were women have threaten sexual harassment, to get what what they want. And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. This case and settlement was handled by the Governors Office of Risk Management and the States insurance company. endobj They sure dont need to kill her. 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.. 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. WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. My LRC On information and belief, Plaintiff is the only agent who has ever been transferred against her wishes[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Lets look at Zylstra Kaisers complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, to learn what thesuit is about. The - South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation | Facebook With no other option, Kaiser resigned from DCI on May 8, 2012. It was a wonderful atmosphere. There are some parts of SD where women are treated with respect and dignity. endobj 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. We believe the both in front of me were our individual cases. Yea. Come on, people! 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. <> :"x?W YfP(iv7xE' w2^Pt6kJIy\jhQ"1Bjx This law suit may lead the way. 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. Males need to change other males. /Type /Page % But i doubt it. In August 2011, Kaiser was ranked as meets or exceeds in every job category. /Name /PAGE0001 MC, the deck continues to be stacked in favor of the rapist/molester/harasser. Skill and professionalism are just as important as the ability to connect on a personal level. Dci Special Agent 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. e}YQYg we2)P93,g;'t}(~ endobj For a moment,Zylstra thought shed found a supportive ear: Black was supportive offered to speak to Erickson for Plaintiff. Erickson later apologized, admitted the conduct, and said it would stop. Clark is pounding sand into our assets. {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&? 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. All you need to know about him is that he is an habitual liar. Zylstra Kaiser says she went to work for the DCI Drug Task Force straight out law school in August 2003. Web7 Enforcement Agent jobs available in South Dakota on Indeed.com. We will not be silenced. So youre saying, Bob, dont just feign it? The case is titled, Laura Zyltra Kaiser v. Bryan Gortmaker, in his Official Capacity as South Dakota Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation, 15-CV-1030. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent Supervisor Class Code: 688805 Pay Grade: L7 _____ A. 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