BCA seeks major bonding for Bemidji lab expansion to handle DNA, digital evidence demand The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension told the committee it needs a roughly $48.8 million project (about $3.65M for design) to add ~27,000 sq ft at the Bemidji laboratory to relieve overcrowding, speed DNA turnaround and create digital-evidence and training space.

The BCA is seeking nearly $48.8 million to expand the overcrowded Bemidji lab, aiming to boost DNA analysis and digital evidence capabilities to meet skyrocketing demand.

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