About Us

Steven began his career in law enforcement in 2016. Starting with a rural Sheriff's Office in Central South Dakota, his family decided to move closer to home. Steven was motivated and attended as many trainings as possible. Steven became a defensive tactics / use of force instructor for his agency, as well as an adjunct instructor for the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy. Not long after, he moved into the role of investigations within his department, and became SWAT Commander. Steven's certifications include: Force Science Human Factors / Use of Force Investigations, SWAT Command and Decision Making, Investigations for the Rural Agency, Interview and Interrogations, Surveillance and Counter Surveillance Tactics, Open Source Intelligence and Deep Web Investigations. Steven is also an NRA pistol instructor as well as a South Dakota Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit / Use of Force instructor. Notably Steven is a Founding Community Member of the International Law Enforcement Training Network. He also holds many other certifications with over 2,200 training hours in his law enforcement career.

Mark has worked in law enforcement for 24 years. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from South Dakota State University. While attending Graduate School in 2000, he started as a Dispatcher for part-time work. A short time later he decided to make a career change and went into Police work full-time. He married in 2001. His passion for his family solidified his decision to stay in South Dakota and raise his children there. Mark has lead training in several areas of law enforcement over the years. He has served on many boards within his community and the United States in areas of law enforcement and beyond. He is an internationally certified master instructor in martial arts and owns & operates a Martial Arts School. Mark has over 3,000 hours of training and received certifications in a vast array of areas in law enforcement and martial arts; including Critical Response, Interview and Interrogation, SWAT Tactics, Use of Force, Officer Survival, Active Shooter, and Defensive Tactics to name a few.  He was an eight-year member of his local SWAT Team, a Firearms & Defensive Tactics Instructor and Training Officer. Mark currently works part-time as a Police Officer with his local department and trains current and new officers in areas of Defensive Tactics and Use of Force.

Margaret Samp is a Private Investigator specializing in litigation support. With eight years of experience as a legal assistant and a successful stint as a political consultant, Margaret brings a unique blend of legal acumen, strategic thinking, and investigative skills to her work.

In her previous roles, Margaret honed her attention to detail and analytical abilities, assisting attorneys in complex cases and conducting thorough research. Transitioning to political consulting, she mastered the art of strategic thinking and research, uncovering hidden truths in the political arena.

Now, as a PI, Margaret focuses her expertise on providing litigation support services. She assists legal teams with gathering evidence, conducting witness interviews, and uncovering crucial information to strengthen their cases. Known for her relentless pursuit of truth and justice, Margaret is highly sought after for her ability to deliver results in the most challenging of legal situations.