The
ISPFS SAKI program utilizes federal grant funding from the Bureau of Justice
Assistance to work on three purpose areas. First is the collection of DNA
samples from convicted felony offenders who “lawfully owe” DNA under Idaho Code
but a sample was never provided for the Combined DNA Index System
(CODIS). The other two purpose areas involve the use of advanced DNA
technology such as Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy to assist local law
enforcement agencies in Idaho investigating cold cases involving sexual
assaults, homicides, and missing persons.