KappElizabethJamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Grievance Committee has unanimously ruled to uphold the termination of a former Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office sergeant.

Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser terminated Elizabeth Kapp on February, 27, 2016, and according to Kapp’s termination letter she was terminated for violating the Peace Officer Code of Conduct, violating the Peace Officer Oath and the Employee Code of Conduct per the Stutsman County Personnel Police. Kapp also allegedly was insubordinate and used offensive language and conduct.

Kapp said Monday afternoon in a prepared statement that she was “disappointed” by the committee’s decision.

She plans to appeal the decision to the Stutsman County Commission.

County Commissioner David Schwartz, who served as the committee’s chair, said Kapp’s termination was being reviewed only from documents that the committee members received.

　

The County Grievance Committee includes the following members: Gwen DuBord, account benefits coordinator for Stutsman County; Elise Miller, County social services human service program coordinator; David Bratton, Stutsman County veterans service officer; Mickey Nenow, county road superintendent; Mark Klose, County Commission chairman; and Schwartz.