The unit is mandated to undertake the following functions; 

i. Undertake CCTV retrieval, analysis and production of forensic reports in courts of law

ii. Electronic crime scene documentation and Audio-visual evidence presentation

iii. Undertake facial recognition and imposter detection

iv. Receiving, processing and analyzing image exhibits from crime scenes

v. Biometric voice recognition, analysis and production of reports for prosecutions in court

vi. Production of security identification documents (National Police Certificate of Appointments and Security Identification cards)

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

The Unit consists of the following sub-units:

a) Imaging analysis sub unit

-Retrieval of CCTV footages from crime scene

-Analysis of CCTV footages

b) Audio visual analysis sub unit

-Crime scene reenactment videography

-Out of court confession electronic recording

c) Training sub unit

-ensure staff are acquainted with relevant knowledge and skills for effective performance of duties

d) Photo lab/security identification processing sub unit

-Legal images processing and printing

-Processing and printing of security identification cards

-Maintenance of master record of all police officers issued with certificate of appreciation

e) Evidence management sub unit

-Management of exhibits from point of receipt to dispatch

f) Quality assurance sub unit

-Ensuring the forensic activities carried out in the unit is within the ISO standards.