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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…
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