Police launch forensics referral centre

The Police have launched a forensics referral centre at the Police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala. The function, held on Saturday, was attended by senior government officials, including cabinet ministers and Police officers.

 An artist's impression of the centre

According to the Police, the centre will strengthen the investigative capacity of law enforcement agencies in the administration of justice, through application of modern scientific techniques, in compliance with international standards.

 Dignitaries at the launch of the centre

The centre is in line with a decision taken in 2012 when the East Africa Community (EAC) Council of Ministers resolved to have a regional Forensic Referral Centre (RFRC) hosted by Uganda.

 Internal affairs minister Jeje Odongo and Chris Baryomunsi at the ceremony

The ultra-modern infrastructure will be built on a 2.96-acre piece of land and accessed from Katalima Road. The facility will have 4 floors with 4 wings.