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Category: Forensic Services

  • October 7, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services awards grant funding for sexual assault program

    POCATELLO, Idaho — Idaho State Police Forensic Services has awarded grant funding to support Portneuf Medical Center’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. The funding will enhance the program’s sexual assault evidence capabilities. The award will provide new forensic photography equipment and evidence collection supplies to strengthen the program’s ability to serve sexual assault patients […]

  • September 21, 2026 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing National Forensic Science Week, September 20 through 26, celebrating the scientists and professionals whose work provides objective evidence and supports the criminal justice system throughout Idaho and beyond. “National Forensic Science Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work our scientists and professional staff […]

  • August 25, 2026 - CORRECTION: Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory

    CORRECTION: The Idaho State Police (ISP) incorrectly identified federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as the source for the new ISP Forensic Services laboratory. The project was funded through the State of Idaho General Fund pursuant to House Bill 779, approved by the Idaho Legislature in 2022. All other information in the release remains […]

  • August 20, 2026 - Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) will break ground Tuesday on a new 20,000-square-foot forensic laboratory at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. This project represents a major investment in Idaho’s forensic science capabilities and supports the criminal justice agencies that depend on these services. Construction is scheduled to be completed in January 2028. The $29 […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]

  • February 4, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Earns National Accreditation Renewal

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has renewed its forensic testing accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). ISPFS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard for forensic science laboratory competence and quality, following an on-site assessment and evaluation by the A2LA Accreditation Council. The accreditation is valid through […]

  • October 29, 2025 - Idaho State Police releases FY 2025 Annual Toxicology Report

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) released its Annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2025, offering a detailed analysis of alcohol, volatile substance, and drug testing trends across Idaho. The full report and its accompanying fact sheet are available online. Key Highlights The steady rise in case submissions, particularly in blood […]

  • September 19, 2025 - Idaho State Police Concludes National Forensic Science Week with Proclamation and Honors

    BOISE, Idaho – National Forensic Science Week concludes with the Idaho State Police (ISP) recognizing the dedication of forensic scientists and celebrating those who have advanced the field across the state. Governor Brad Little proclaimed September 14–20, 2025, as National Forensic Science Week in Idaho, honoring the essential role forensic professionals play in investigating crimes, […]