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District Attorney recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030 (B) that specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment II to Agreement 7930 with Tailored Training Programs, LLC to increase the amount by $120,000, resulting in the updated amount of $395,000 with no change to the term.
FUNDING: Equitable Sharing Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 19, 2023, with Legistar file 23-1448, Agreement 7930 was executed with Tailored Training Programs, LLC (TTP) in the original amount of $84,600 for as-needed training courses, extending their knowledge of Science-Based Interview (SBI) Techniques. TTP is a consulting team comprised of world-renowned law enforcement interview instructors and has administered several successful trainings to the District Attorney’s Office in the past. TTP instructors are experts in the field of investigations and interview techniques. SBI utilizes scientifically supported interview techniques that prohibit both lying and coercion in interviews, maximizing information gathering, and avoiding false confessions and false information. These trainings allow District Attorney staff, and now other law enforcement agencies, to increase their current level of interviewing and interrogation skills through the attendance of specially designed courses.
On April 30, 2024, with Legistar file 24-0625, Amendment I to Agreement 7930 was executed, increasing the amount by $190,400, updating the total agreement amount to $275,000. The additional funds were added for continued Science-Based Interviewing Technique trainings.
Current proposed Amendment II to Agreement 7930 will increase the amount by $120,000, making the new amount $395,000. The increased amount will allow for continued additional training. The services provided are exempt from competitive bidding based on Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.5, Specific Exemptions and Findings of Fact and falls under the exemption for training seminars/classes.
ALTERNATIVES
Should the Board opt not to approve Amendment II to Agreement 7930, increasing the amount to $395,000, the District Attorney’s Office will not be able to host their annual Science-Based Interview Training Symposium for 2025.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
09/19/2023 Legistar file 23-1448 - The Board approved Agreement 7930 with Tailored Training Programs, LLC in the amount of $84,600, for a three-year period, for staff to receive as-needed training courses, extending their knowledge of Science-Based Interview Techniques.
04/30/2024 Legistar file 24-0625 - The Board approved Amendment I to Agreement 7930 with Tailored Training Programs, LLC adding $190,400 to the existing amount, for an updated agreement amount of $275,000.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to Net County Cost with the approval of Amendment II to Agreement 7930, increasing the amount by $120,000. The District Attorney’s Office plans to utilize Equitable Sharing Funds (EQSHR) to support SBI training costs. The department will return at a later date, requesting the approval of a budget transfer and the use of EQSHR funds within the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, inclusive of this and other requested use of EQSHR funds.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon approval, Clerk of the Board to return an executed copy of Amendment II to Agreement 7930 to the Chief Administrative Office Central Fiscal Division, to the attention of Kelley Lawrie.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Vern Pierson, District Attorney