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11. AGREEMENT WITH JOY LUCERO FOR FORENSIC SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING MINORS Approve an agreement with Joy Lucero to conduct forensic examinations that will aid in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and sexual and physical abuse of minor children. The agreement is effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and will terminate September 30, 2014. Joy Lucero is highly experienced in providing forensic interviews of minor children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse and sexual assault, gathering evidence for use in the investigation of criminal cases and prosecution of offenders, and providing expert testimony upon request. The agreement also allows Ms. Lucero to use her certified assistance canine to provide comfort to victims during interviews. Authorize the Chairman to sign any and all documents related to this action. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has had similar agreements with similar providers in the past. These services are vital to the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of perpetrators of child sexual assault and child physical and sexual abuse. This contract is exempt from the Procurement Code by virtue of MC1-102(B). (C-19-14-015-3-00)

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9. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FORENSIC INTERVIEWS Approve Amendment Number 2 to the agreement with Joy Lucero to conduct forensic interviews, provide courtroom testimony, and otherwise assist the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults or sexual abuse matters involving minors. The Board of Supervisors initially approved this agreement November 6, 2014 (C-19-14-015-3-00). Approval of this action will extend the termination date of the agreement to September 30, 2016. Authorize the Chairman to sign any and all documents related to this action. These services are vital to the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of perpetrators of child sexual assault and abuse. This contract is exempt from the Procurement Code by virtue of MCI 102(B). (C-19-14-015-3-02)

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