09/04/2026
Ground has officially broken on an important new facility for Idaho State Police. Anticipated to be complete by early 2028, the 20,000-square-foot ISP Forensic Services Laboratory will create purpose-built space for DNA analysis, latent print examination, digital forensics and ballistic evidence work, helping our state’s investigatory experts respond to growing needs and advancing technology.
One message came through clearly at the groundbreaking: the teams moving into this building are already making meaningful strides in solving cold cases. This new space and the advanced technology it will support will expand their capacity to generate investigative leads and help bring long-awaited answers to more Idaho families.
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This facility is the first phase of a larger planned laboratory expansion at ISP’s Meridian campus. We’re proud to lead the project team alongside SmithGroup and Hoffman Construction Company, and grateful to Idaho State Police and Idaho Division of Public Works for the trust placed in our team.
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More to come on this one as construction progresses!
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