The unit is mandated to undertake the following functions; 

i. Oversee building maintenance, electrical and plumbing system

ii. Oversee the facility, personnel, physical and logical security and information technology infrastructure

iii. Ensure health and environment compliance through waste treatment, emergency preparedness and environmental protection

iv. Ensure effective equipment calibration and measurements

v. Installation of systems, instrumentation and controls

vi. Perform any other functions that may be referred to it by the Director Forensics as authorized by Director DCI.

The Unit consists of the following sub-units:

a) Equipment Availability and Maintenance -

• Inventory management of all equipment and tools

• Scheduling and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance

• Equipment commissioning, calibration, and decommissioning

• Monitoring equipment performance, downtime, and utilization

• Coordination with vendors and service providers for repairs

• Spare parts planning, storage, and replenishment

• Maintenance record-keeping and asset history documentation

• Ensuring equipment compliance with safety and operational standards

b) Facility Soundness and Depreciation -

• Structural integrity assessment of buildings and facilities

• Routine inspection and condition audits of facilities

• Planning and execution of facility repairs, renovations, and upgrades

• Monitoring facility wear, aging, and lifecycle status

• Asset valuation and depreciation tracking for buildings and infrastructure

• Space utilization planning and optimization

• Utility systems oversight (water, power, HVAC, drainage, etc.)

• Ensuring compliance with building codes and regulatory standards

c) Systems Research, Security, and Development -

• Research and evaluation of new systems, technologies, and tools

• Development and improvement of operational and management systems

• Systems integration and automation support

• IT and operational systems security management

• Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis

• Data protection, access control, and backup management

• Continuous improvement of systems efficiency and reliability

• Support for digital transformation and innovation initiatives

d) Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) -

• Development and enforcement of health and safety policies

• Workplace hazard identification and risk assessments

• Environmental impact monitoring and mitigation

• Safety training, drills, and awareness programs

• Incident, accident, and near-miss investigation and reporting

• Compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Emergency preparedness and response planning

• Waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives