Idaho's New Forensic Lab Breaks Ground | Boise News

Idaho just took a giant leap forward in forensic science—breaking ground on a $29 million state-of-the-art lab in Meridian, the first dedicated facility of its kind in the entire state. Equipped with cutting-edge tech like Whole Genome Sequencing and integrated with the federal ballistic database, this powerhouse will handle DNA, digital, and ballistics cases for over 100 agencies, speeding up justice for victims and their families. Funded by federal ARPA dollars, it’s Phase One of an even bigger expansion—and Idaho’s future in forensic innovation just got a lot brighter. 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/4ffbdda9ca85e5b1