Category: Forensic Services
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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 […]
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January 8, 2024 - Idaho State Police News Release List Verification
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September 17, 2023 - Idaho State Police Recognizes National Forensic Science Week and Emphasizes the Vital Role Forensic Science Plays in Supporting Justice
MERIDIAN, Idaho – In honor of National Forensic Science Week, Idaho State Police (ISP) and Idaho law enforcement agencies celebrate the contributions of forensic science in the pursuit of truth and justice. This annual event, held from September 17 – 23, 2023, aims to highlight the critical importance of scientific and technical professionalism. Forensic science […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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September 16, 2022 - Idaho State Police recognizes the importance of National Forensic Science Week
In recognition of the vital role that forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty, the Idaho State Police (ISP) is observing National Forensic Science Week from September 18th through September 24th, 2022, to recognize the scientific and technical professionals who serve our communities […]
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December 29, 2021 - Final Backlogged Sexual Assault Kit has been Tested; “A major step in building trust among sexual assault survivors”
Final Backlogged Sexual Assault Kit has been Tested “A major step in building trust among sexual assault survivors” —– Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) announces a major milestone in the five-year effort to test all sexual assault evidence kits in Idaho. The last previously untested sexual assault kit in Idaho identified as needing and […]
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September 21, 2021 - Congratulations to ISP Forensic Labs; Reaccreditation now includes breath alcohol instrumentation, THC quantitation
Congratulations to ISP Forensic Labs; Reaccreditation now includes breath alcohol instrumentation, THC quantitation —– The Idaho State Police is proud to announce all three of the forensic service laboratories were recently reaccredited for another 4-year cycle by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). “The commitment and professionalism of the people in ISP Forensic Services […]
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January 20, 2021 - Processing more evidence, finding more answers. Idaho 2020 Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Report Now Available
In 2020, despite ongoing public health challenges, Idaho continued to make progress processing and tracking sexual assault kits, often a key piece of evidence for investigators. The 2020 report shows the number of sexual assault kits collected has remained fairly constant since 2017, however, the percentage of cases not investigated shows a notable decrease. “The […]
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November 12, 2020 - Grant will help ISP forensic scientists work to revive approx. 50 cold cases
An Idaho State Police investigative team is about to take a deep dive into dozens of cold cases hoping to bring justice to victims. ISP’s Forensic Services (ISPFS) recently received several grants totaling over $750,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs to enhance forensic […]