STRP

Boise State University

Transforming partnerships with Idaho law enforcement agencies for forensic geophysics practice and education at Boise State University

Lead: Andrew Gase

Partner: Idaho State Police, Ada County Sheriff’s Office

Keywords: Forensic geophysics, Department of Geosciences,

Amount: $56520.00

Intellectual Property Status: None

Award Date: 08/01/2025

End Date: 07/31/2026

ABSTRACT

Forensic geophysics, a growing discipline that uses non-invasive and non-destructive techniques to identify subsurface disturbances, offers new possibilities for locating unmarked burials and associated crime scene evidence. At Boise State University, the Department of Geosciences often responds to requests from Idaho law enforcement agencies to assist in searching for missing persons. Building on this foundation, we seek to establish a Forensic Geoscience Hub (ForGe) that will formalize and expand this important work.