View All News Releases

Category: Forensic Services

  • June 11, 2024 - ASCLD Honors Matthew Gamette with the 2024 Briggs J. White Award

    ASCLD Honors Matthew Gamette with the 2024 Briggs J. White Award MERIDIAN, Idaho – The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) recently announced that Matthew Gamette, Director of the Idaho State Police Forensic Services Laboratory System, has received the prestigious 2024 Briggs J. White Award. This honor recognizes Mr. Gamette’s exceptional leadership in forensic […]

  • May 28, 2024 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Achieves High National Honors

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has recently been recognized with several prestigious awards and accolades, highlighting our forensic scientists’ exceptional work and dedication. Project FORESIGHT Recognition ISPFS has been notified by Project FORESIGHT at West Virginia University John Chambers School of Business and Economics of its impressive rankings for the Idaho fiscal year 2023: […]

  • April 1, 2024 - Building Connected Communities: Expanding Access to Sexual Support Services Throughout Idaho

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – In alignment with “Building Connected Communities,” the Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces its ongoing commitment to enhancing access to crucial support services for survivors of sexual assault throughout Idaho – especially in rural communities. As April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, ISP reaffirms its dedication to increasing public awareness and […]

  • February 13, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates 85 Years of Service

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces its 85th birthday celebration, commemorating nearly a century of dedicated service to the state of Idaho. Even before becoming the Idaho Territory in 1863 or the 43rd state in 1890, Idaho’s history lies with our native tribes, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and determined pioneers […]

  • February 6, 2024 - Unveiling the Power of Compassion: SANE Nurses Transform Lives in Idaho

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Sexual assault and its aftermath are traumatic experiences, but proper support can make all the difference. Three years ago, Idaho grappled with limited resources, especially in rural communities, as there were only three sites with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). SANEs are specially trained registered nurses qualified to conduct crucial sexual assault […]

  • January 26, 2024 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Releases Annual Report on Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits

    [MERIDIAN, Idaho] – The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) proudly unveils its Annual Report on Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECKs), spotlighting the state’s proactive stance in addressing sexual assault cases. The report, enriched with charts, appendixes, and graphs, reveals pivotal statistics related to SAECKs: – SAECKs Purchased by ISPFS: 640 – SAECKs Distributed […]

  • January 8, 2024 - Idaho State Police News Release List Verification

    In order to continue receiving emails from the Idaho State Police News Release list server we require periodic email verification. Please click on the following link to confirm that this email address is still current: https://isp.idaho.gov/news-release-confirm-subscription/?domain=opr&subscriber.id=18574 If you fail to verify your subscription by Monday, January 15, 2024 your subscription will be removed from our […]

  • June 2, 2023 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Receive Foresight Maximus Award

    The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has been awarded the Foresight Maximus Award which is presented by The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD). Based on Foresight business metrics, the Foresight Maximus Award recognizes 15 laboratories that operated at 90% or greater peak efficiency during the 2022 operational year. ISPFS is a two-time […]

  • April 2, 2023 - Idaho State Police recognizes National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) recognizes April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and remains dedicated to increasing public awareness of this crime. Any unwanted sexual contact is a sexual assault, and thousands are traumatically affected every year. Victims often believe the incident was their fault, and this common reaction prevents them […]