In April 2023, Officer Weets was involved in an incident where he threw an intoxicated man, Esai Kaiyou, against a wall without warning, resulting in a loss of consciousness. The South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission found this to be conduct unbecoming of an officer and suspended his certification for one year. Weets was required to complete remedial training on de-escalation and undergo psychological evaluations. Additionally, Kaiyou settled a civil lawsuit against Weets for an undisclosed amount.
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