The Brand Board employs criminal investigators. These Investigators are certified law enforcement officers and have the duty, responsibility, and authority to investigate and enforce livestock brand, livestock ownership inspection, and livestock transportation laws for the State Brand Board.

Shorty Zilverberg – Criminal Investigator
413 South Fort Street
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
(605) 773-5813
e-mail: shorty.zilverberg@state.sd.us

Harry Martinez

Custer, SD 57730

(605) 673-5155

e-mail: harry.martinez@state.sd.us