Category: Forensic Services
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January 14, 2025 - Annual Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) IMPACT REPORT Released
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to release the annual Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) IMPACT REPORT, which underscores the significant role ISPFS Laboratories play in advancing Idaho’s criminal justice system through forensic science, innovation, and expertise. This report highlights the essential role forensic science plays in solving crimes, ensuring justice, […]
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January 9, 2025 - Idaho State Police Releases Annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2024
MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has released its annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024), highlighting trends in toxicology testing and providing valuable insights into substance use in Idaho. The report and extracted fact sheet include data from toxicology cases submitted to ISPFS laboratories in Coeur d’Alene (Northern Idaho), […]
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December 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Expands NIBIN Capabilities with New Unit in Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) is proud to announce the installation of a National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) unit at the Coeur d’Alene laboratory. This significant addition is the second NIBIN unit in Idaho, with the first installed in Meridian in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. The […]
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October 29, 2024 - Idaho State Police Announces Milestone of 250 Trained SANE Nurses
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the successful completion of its initiative to train 250 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), a significant achievement in supporting survivors of sexual assault throughout Idaho. Launched in September 2017, the “SANE250” initiative set out with the goal of training 250 nurses to provide […]
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September 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Honors Matthew Gamette with the 2024 Rick Groff Visionary Leadership in Forensic Science Award
Meridian, ID —The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to announce Matthew Gamette as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Rick Groff Visionary Leadership in Forensic Science Award. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing forensic science and carrying forward the legacy of Rick Groff, a pioneer in forensic services. Since 2008, […]
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September 20, 2024 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Announces 2024 Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year Award Winner
MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recognition of National Forensic Science Week, Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) is proud to announce Sally Pham, a high school forensics teacher at Eagle High School, as the recipient of the 2024 Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year. With over eight years of experience in the classroom, Sally Pham […]
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September 15, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science
Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions of Forensic Science MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recognition of the 7th Annual National Forensic Science Week (NFSW), Idaho State Police (ISP) joins law enforcement agencies nationwide in celebrating the critical contributions of forensic science to the criminal justice system. This year’s event, held […]
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September 9, 2024 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week, Highlighting Advances and Contributions in Forensic Science
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) invites media to participate in the 7th Annual National Forensic Science Week (NFSW), September 15 – 21, 2024. This event highlights the critical role of forensic science in the criminal justice system and showcases the advancements and contributions made by ISP’s Forensic Services. Media Opportunities: Event Highlights: […]
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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 […]
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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: […]