Idaho State Police - Forensic Services

Official forensic services laboratory for the state of Idaho.
Not Monitored 24/7 - Dial 911 or *ISP (*477) for emergencies.

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ISPFS published annual toxicology report. See the fast facts here. https://t.co/sSxwUbpszg See the whole report here. https://t.co/jKLzNl4AZ6 Our largest number of tox cases submitted in a single year. 53 different drug types reported with an avg of 3 drugs reported per sample.

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ISPFS trained 61 nurses last year & 261 since 2018.  Idaho 40-hour basic class just renewed for another two years by IAFN to train even more nurses. We celebrate SA Awareness Month by honoring SANE/SART Coordinators Deb Wetherelt, Madison Helfrich, Anne Wardell, & Cari Whitson!

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We are hiring! Recruiting for a DNA analyst to come join our amazing team. https://t.co/o4OnJvP5o5

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Excited about our emerging controlled substance data dashboards. https://t.co/hsiEZOgfYt Tableau data tables allows users to see drug trends in Idaho. Proud to be part of "Esto Perpetua" initiative to combat dangerous drugs in Idaho communities. Test it out today #iLead #LabSmart

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Congratulations to our friends in Blaine County working so hard on their SART. We are proud to provide support to your SART & also your hospital based & community based programs. You are all exceptional! Thanks to @DerekaKay & @KMVTNews for reporting https://t.co/zbOelUreCc

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Yesterday, Idaho House Judiciary & Rules Committee passed the updates to IADPA 11.03.01. ISPFS is responsible for this rule. Thx to all those lawyers (prosecution & defense) that put in comments to help us simplify this rule. Update complete! pc BSU Public Radio, Idaho Reports

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ISPFS RELEASES IMPACT REPORT. Interesting cases, statistics, & highlights. Efficient, effective, and internationally renown! Read full report https://t.co/3IncqYKzhM Key highlights: 15,408 total cases, 481 DNA cases, 13,806 controlled substance cases, 4213 entries into CODIS.

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Today we released the annual Idaho Toxicology report. 76 different drugs reported in Idaho samples last year. 58% of drugs reported were Meth, Cannabinoids, & Fentanyl. 85% of adult DUI cases had ethanol concentration greater than 0.08% https://t.co/SoKA7jb9fJ #LabSmart #iLead

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Today CDA lab completed installation of @ATFHQ #NIBIN instrument. Second one in Idaho & available to all local law enforcement 24/7. Linking & solving more gun crime in Idaho. Thx to WSP Cheney for letting us use theirs for many years. Big day for Idaho to have our own! #LabSmart

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ISPFS SAKI team is growing adding two sworn law enforcement investigators. Congrats to Investigators Jerrie Northrup (North Idaho) & Carl Noah (East Idaho) on swearing in this week! Historic for Idaho. Solved five cold cases & look forward to solving more. https://t.co/Dm9PfyuDgf

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Thanks @KTVB for covering this important story. Over 250 SANE nurses trained & counting. We have gone from 3 to over 35 sites w/ SANE trained nurses. Making a difference for survivors in Idaho and driving SANE nursing resources into rural Idaho. #iLead https://t.co/Hh5YKxI68a

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Happy Halloween from our Meridian lab staff. Our favorite holiday of the year! The theme is the letter “A”. If you can guess them all, you are doing better than most! Creativity points from our staff for sure! Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

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Leveled up & launched our interactive sexual assault kit collection site map https://t.co/TI9eEJzgWf Survivors can find closest site in Idaho for these vital services. Join our exciting team. We are hiring a new forensic nurse for our training program! https://t.co/o4OnJvP5o5

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ASCIA Boston meeting & learning from FBI Director Wray, Secretary Mayorkas, ATF Director Dettelbach. Great meeting with state & federal partners. “Sharpening the saw” happening at meeting as we discuss leadership, collaboration, technology, policy & procedure, & legislation.

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Tuesday we launched the initial meeting of the Minidoka/Cassia Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). Thanks to our founding LE, advocacy, and health care members. Watch what this team will do in the next few years! Our third official Idaho SART!  pc-CCASA


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Seven years ago we launched the Idaho SANE250 initiative. We just passed our goal to train 250 nurses in SANE nursing in Idaho w/ 251 trained nurses to do sexual assault evidence collection & medical treatment for Idaho survivors. Time to start talking about the next phase goal!

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@Eagle_Mustangs High School Women in STEM club w/ Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year Sally Pham stopped by today to tour the lab! We are making opportunities for Idaho students in forensic science. Thx Lab Manager Nowlin for hosting & educating! #LabSmart #iLead

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Proud to facilitate this awesome SART in the Wood River Valley! Contact The Advocates in Hailey to donate to this important cause to support victims in the Sun Valley area. There are some amazing people behind this initiative to support the survivors!

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Thank you @ChubbuckPolice for dropping off treats at our @ISPEasternID Pocatello laboratory for National Forensic Science Week! This means "a lott moore" than you know. We appreciate your support, trust, & excellent investigative & evidence work that makes us better every day!

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Kicking off National Forensic Science Week @BoiseState University w/ criminal justice students learning about the Daralyn Johnson case. Advances in science lead to exoneration of death row conviction & other conviction. Presentation tonight live or zoom. https://t.co/Py5m5GaCqC