The unit is mandated to undertake the following functions; 

i. Forensic analysis of handwriting and signatures

ii. Forensic analysis of imaging technology (photocopy/scanning)

iii. Forensic analysis of forged passports and travel documents

iv. Forensic analysis of computer prints; type writer prints and printing methods

v. Forensic analysis of forged financial transaction documents

vi. Forensic analysis of credit cards

vii. Forensic analysis of indented writing

viii. Forensic analysis of counterfeit currencies notes

ix. Forensic examination of alterations, erasures and obliterations in documents

x. Forensic analysis of seals and stamp impression

xi. Forensic ink and paper analysis

xii. Advising investigators on the method of investigations of forged documents

xiii. Provision of apprenticeship training to document examination trainees

xiv. Giving lectures in police training institutions

xv. Preparation of reports and giving of expert opinion in Courts

xvi. Performing any other functions that may be referred to it by the Director Forensics 

The Unit consists of the following sub-units:

a) Mechanical And Electronic Impressions

i. Examination of stamps

ii. Examination of seals

iii. Source attribution

iv. Physical matching.

v. Meta data analysis

b) Indented and altered document expert

i. Examination of Erasures: 

ii. Examination of Additions/Obliterations: 

iii. Examination of Page Substitutions: 

c) Handwriting and signatures expert

i. Examination of signatures

ii. Examination of handwritings

iii. Identify forged, simulated or disguised handwritings or signatures

d) Conventional Printing and Paper Examination 

i. Examination of photocopying papers

ii. Examination of prints

iii. Examination of printings process

iv. Determination of age of the paper

v. Ink analysis

e) Internal Quality Assurance

i. Monitoring and Evaluation

ii. Ensuring Consistency and Compliance 

iii. Support and Development

iv. Administration and Reporting

f) Security Document Examination 

i. Examination of counterfeit currencies.

ii. Examination of bank cheques

iii. Examination of passports and travel documents.

iv. Examination of credit cards.

v. Authenticity verification.