<< Thats a wonderful policy. 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 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. 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Zylstra-Kaiser is doing the right thing by exposing them all. I truly doubt it many other individuals would have endured what she has and kept on fighting to get to this point. 4 0 obj /Type /Page I looked around to see if anyone was noticing. Apply to Correctional Officer, Inventory Associate, Special Agent and more! It was a wonderful atmosphere. c+g4]AjC`D93P=%OEY&TJ?2m;_e[F(Q\yv|.hxysU-nu#oRmX&{;=e|h=*)X+eZR~,-Erh? On information and belief, Plaintiff is the only agent who has ever been transferred against her wishes[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Is this a symptom of the Good Ol Boy mentality that reeks throughout the state? The DCI will get its day in court, but the question is how to give many other apparent miscreants their day in court. Plaintiff considered his offer but decided she would speak to Erickson herself. 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. e}YQYg we2)P93,g;'t}(~ 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. Phone: (605) 330-4862 . Almost immediately, he began making sexually explicit comments to Plaintiff, revealing personal information, and making her feel uncomfortable, including, but not limited to: Now the properworkplace response to such behavior is to take this behavior straight to the boss, whose response should be to drop the hammer on the harasser. 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. /Type /XObject 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? 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. DCI Special Agent I or II. <> 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. 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. "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?' 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. 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. Sioux Falls, SD . Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Search. 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. Clark is pounding sand into our assets. Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? %PDF-1.5 Eventually the DCI attorney said, 'Well, we got a new phone system.'". Lets hope she gets a judge that isnt in the tank for the administration. Thanks. 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. Sad, really, we were the greatest country on earth, and we cant even get this right. Plaintiff apologized and stated that it was not her intent to have the office know about the issue. 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. >> There might be more to the this story than what we see here. '!kcE!>{=C9Cv G4]mY01I&Em@6cR1d>!B u While none have involved sexual advances (in either direction), the descriptions of DCI personnel here fit with my observations in general of DCI agents. Anyone believing Marty and the DCI want federal probes of their white boys club is delusional. Kaiser said the DCI attorney met her in Redfield, at his request, to give her the two checks. MC, the deck continues to be stacked in favor of the rapist/molester/harasser. Severson initially came to Centerville on August 18, 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. 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 jury awarded Kaiser $311,812.00 in lost wages, $498,929.00 in lost retirement benefits, and $400,000.00 in emotional distress damages. 2013) case opinion from the District of South Dakota U.S. Federal District Court Lastly, Lauras lawsuit is about sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation and the retaliation that followed after she tried to report it. 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 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. They got both in front of me., Erickson: Stick with me Ill take you to the promised land.. Yea. Indeed, Lar. 4:2012cv04002 - Document 45 (D.S.D. Not when they intend to use her to send a message. 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. We have a woman who is making some very serious allegations against a group of men. 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. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. 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. In March 2012, Kaiser received her worst review of her eight-year career. q 6 0 obj Kaiser told Erickson to stop, but his comments persisted. 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. Purpose: Conducts investigations endobj For a moment,Zylstra thought shed found a supportive ear: Black was supportive offered to speak to Erickson for Plaintiff. 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. Women and children cant do it. Kaiser then confronted Erickson one-on-one and asked him to stop the harassment. 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. They are innocent until proven guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. In a court of law under one party rule,the truth is whatever the one party decides it is. Recently, Special Agent Krierwho is assigned to the DCIs Electronic Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Wingnuts are spinning a tangled web and one day they will receive their just rewards. She charges Black with tortious interference, meaning he underminedher contractualrelationship with DCIto cover his backside. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. /ProcSet 6 0 R Near the end of February, Kaiser and her lawyer made a verbal agreement with the DCI attorney. All you need to know about him is that he is an habitual liar. A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent is up for a national award, but he needs your help. So youre saying, Bob, dont just feign it? You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. Box 127 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Telephone: 605-487-7645 Attorney for Plaintiff and Appellant ______________________ Robert B. Anderson May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson P.O. WebSouth Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo named an interim director of the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation on Tuesday. Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. St~|AJtSZ]l!YBY?$@,!U82XV{/p*6)aPV%l[#gX[G|H5>>&AIX%q.&F%fF7vM4}"~W2(/:>)cS| a. "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. I told my attorneys, 'I didn't sue Marty Jackley and i'm not going to enter into a contract with Marty Jackley.'". UM has more students, faculty and staff than the population of Rapid City. 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. 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. /Filter /DCTDecode #Bh@*Jpi\uRML)p\;SuS(dO}Ziq.!n1+*T82 ,sV2 #/R9iN6]I#[v`L?K[oWC^3Ch+z;nc. Purpose: Supervises Division of They hadnt noticed because it was a routine event. 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 November 4, 2011, (the same day that Black interrogated the Mette children as BrownCounty and the DCIrevved up their attack on Shirley Schwab and Brandon Taliaferro in the Mette child rape case)Even put ZylstraKaiser on a 30-day Work Improvement Plan,the nine tasks of which included submitting to a psychological evaluation, which DCI had linked to her maternity leave even though Plaintiff had returned from leave nearly a year earlier and had received two positive performance reviews and a promotion since then. The WIP also ordered Zylstra Kaiser to rebuild positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Zylstra obeyed, butgotthe cold shoulder from co-workers, including Black, who allegedly told her on November 8, We are done. There will be no trial and South Dakota will settle for an undisclosed amount of cash. Kaiser told the texter all negotiations would continue to go through her Minneapolis-based attorney. Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. 0 replies 1 Kaiser received positive reviews throughout her career. Kaiser said she was reluctant about telling her superiors and eventually was forced out of her post as retaliation for reporting it. Learn from the gay men. Jenny, how about Rochester? HB 1221: Free School Meals for Every Student in South Dakota! The Childrens Home Society is a front for raising cash just like the Governors Club has been. $100,000?" Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? Purpose: Conducts independent investigations or coordinates investigations with other state, Plaintiff approached Erickson on or about October 18, 2011 and explained that she was not comfortable with his sexually-oriented comments. There are some parts of SD where women are treated with respect and dignity. [/PDF /ImageC] 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 yeah, this is pretty much how sexual harassment is handled in this state, right grudz? Then, her lawyer continued to attempt to contact the DCI attorney without response. A memorial sign honoring their sacrifice was placed north of Spearfish on U.S. Highway 85. We would have been better off reporting these crimes to the Girl Scouts. 7 0 obj Disgusted that Mrs Kaiser had to put up with such criminal behavior by a co-worker and then her supervisors. I have seen situations were women have threaten sexual harassment, to get what what they want. We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. You do not have to be silent and you should not be in fear of speaking up. % Remember, her life will be an open book before they would get through, and those low lifes arent just setting around playing racehorse pitch. http://www.ag.state.mn.us/ "At that time the DCI attorney said they didn't have any money to pay me," Kaiser said. Women are not perfect. We are only seeing one side of the story. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent II Class Code: 688802 Pay Grade: L5 _____ A. 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. Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. 'GE%ueEy Z"*L>O ;FVIL$E ^tjx%|{/&,8px%q|A`;%)e9SO8w% Since 2005, SA Corey has been with the South Dakota Office of Attorney General in the Erickson acknowledged his comments were inappropriate, apologized, and said he would not make any such comments in the future [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. MN Attorney General Lori Swanson wouldnt put up with it. POSTED. Let the defendants defend themselves in a court of law. And I have met with Jessica Page, who despite appearing to sincerely want to help the crime victim, was completely incompetent. 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? WebThe graph below represents the number of search warrants DCI Special Agents participated in from 2008 through 2011. This law suit may lead the way. It looks to me like she will be the one that is really on trial. And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. SD women you dont have to put up with such nastiness. endobj @Roger Cornelius Curious when you did your nation wide survey that supports your asinine assertion? /PAGE0001 Do WebAbout us. I asked my friends if what they thought about the other table. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. 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. Denny Daugaard and Marty Jackley can already see Hell from their decks, Ms. Schwab: if only it was from prison cells. $20 says this thing never goes to court and is settled for an undisclosed ammount. 8 days ago. /Subtype /Image In the meantime, let us all take a breath, put politics and rhetoric aside, and support this courageous young lady. I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. 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. I say so here and now. WebThe South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is accepting applications for DCI Special Agent I or II at this time. Required fields are marked *. endobj WebDowty v. D.C.I. Indeed. TFeJxXop(I#Z,k^Uv "A@'(''C6eRE .Qn4vL*2{i}SaeaXCYzoKmw7'}jgaL@gWan7T4('9|K,"-w^l. POSTED ON 6/23/2022 AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2022. She now runs her own private investigation company. They will never be trusted again. 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). Kaiser said she'd been patient and asked for a "good faith payment," of "anything? Salary Company Job Openings. Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. 3 0 obj Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. Lauras complaint will be heard in both South Dakota Federal and State court proceedings. WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. there are appealable issues, but he has final say.'". /Parent 3 0 R endobj LOCATION. What a filthy, nasty man! demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. ;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 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. Eventually, she was It caught my ear because it was so unusual to me. 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. Fax: (605) 330-4860 State of South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Prescription Drug Monitoring Program She lost her dream job and her career because she stood up for what is right. endobj /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. Come on, people! I hope Zylstra Kaiser rips them to shreds. I acknowledge MCs point that there is surely more to the story. 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 Dont ever approach me again.. Ms Zylstra Kaiser encountered the same players involved in the events that led up to the malicious prosecution of Taliferro-Schwab, including Kim Dorsett. http://www.childadvocatesdefensefund.com/resources/. 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. Keep in mind that I have several wonderful male friends whom I respect and enjoy. A special agent of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) sought several search warrants involving the Implicated Individual. VY9H~d&D#iu.QUCoHB(L}~JOI:xw9x0Gh=,~]\c"r-)o!Jx_%1+^Iy$UYXc,WE Most importantly Laura has the truth on her side. 609.5 0.0 0.0 789.1 1.3 1.4 cm Finished: John D. MacDonald's 'The Brass Cupcake'. Black attempted to shift the blame to Plaintiff and began ignoring her. The deck is so stacked against the accuser. Zylstra Kaiser filed grievances over the demotion and transferwith Gortmaker and Attorney General Marty Jackley. >> 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. Apply. 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.
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