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12. AGREEMENT WITH DRUE KAPLAN FOR FORENSIC SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS Retroactively, approve an agreement with Drue Kaplan to conduct forensic examinations that will aid in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and sexual abuse of minor children. Upon approval of the Board of Supervisors, the term of the agreement will be effective, retroactively, September 1, 2015, and terminate September 30, 2016. Any future renewals will be effective the first day of October and terminate on the last day of September on an annual basis. Drue Kaplan will provide forensic interviews of minor children who are victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault, gather evidence for use in the investigation of criminal cases and prosecution of offenders, and provide expert testimony upon request. 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. (C-19-16-012-3-00)

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