HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04212009 - C.49RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Office of the Sheriff-Coroner to enter into a contract with John E. Murdock &
Associates – Forensic Consultants for forensic services in the amount of $115,500 for the period of May 1, 2009
through April 30, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$100,.000 funded by Richmond Police Department - $15,500 General Fund: Budgeted
BACKGROUND:
The City of Richmond is in need of dedicated forensic services and training. Their casework most often is performed
through the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Division. The Sheriff’s Office is in need of additional assistance in the
Forensic Services Division. John Murdock, president and owner of John E. Murdock & Associates Forensic
Consultants, is a world renowned forensic firearms expert and he is formerly the Chief of Forensic Services for the
County. John
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/21/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Eileen Devlin,
925-335-1557
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 21, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc: Eileen Devlin, Beth Kilian, Karen Todd
C.49
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:April 21, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Forensic Services
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
E. Murdock & Associates – Forensic Consultants will predominately conduct forensic casework and firearms
comparison for City of Richmond cases using the County laboratory. In addition to providing training for the City of
Richmond and the County, John Murdock & Associates will provide case consultation to the City of Richmond. The
City of Richmond will pay $100,000 of the Contract. The County will carry the contract with John E. Murdock &
Associates – Forensic Consultants rather that the City of Richmond to ensure we can enforce compliance with
laboratory accreditation standards.