The unit is mandated to undertake the following functions; 

i. Receiving of exhibits from the Investigating Officers for analysis

ii. Registration of all exhibits received for analysis

iii. Allocating of the received exhibits to the respective labs for analysis

iv. Tracking of all the received exhibits during and after analysis

v. Storage of exhibits

vi. Dispatch of exhibits to the Investigation Officers after analysis

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

The Unit consists of the following sub-units:

a) Maintaining the Chain of custody

i. Preserving evidence integrity

ii. Ensuring security and accountability

iii. Accurate documentation and tracking

iv. Facilitating analysis and review

v. Managing the entire evidence lifecycle

vi. Compliance and quality assurance

vii. Supporting the judicial process

b) Receiving and dispatch unit 

i. Receiving and logging

ii. Verification of documentation

iii. Packaging inspection

iv. Securing and storage

v. Delivery for analysis

vi. Tracking movement

viii. Facilitating returns

ix. Managing disposition

c) Inspection sub-unit, whose functions are:

i. Verifying compliance

ii. Ensuring evidence integrity and security

iii. Auditing and inventory verification

iv. Identifying and rectifying problems

v. Assessing operational readiness and workload

vi. Reviewing documentation and chain of custody

vii. Facilitating proper disposition

viii. Reporting and recommending improvements

ix. Promoting professionalism and training