Idaho's New Forensic Lab Breaks Ground | Boise News

Idaho State Police just unveiled a $29 million forensic lab in Meridian—set to revolutionize crime-solving across the state. With 20,000 square feet of cutting-edge space, it’ll house DNA, digital, fingerprint, and ballistics analysis under one roof, slashing delays and cracking cold cases faster. Currently crammed like a family in a tiny apartment, their old facility can’t keep up with Idaho’s booming demand—over 16,000 cases submitted last year. Governor Brad Little hailed it as a game-changer for justice, while new equipment will let them process DNA locally instead of shipping it out. Construction finishes in early 2028, promising statewide efficiency and equal access to forensic power—often the unsung backbone of solving crimes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a78a261255eeb33