Gray Puksand completed the fit-out design for the 21,000sqm AFP facility in Melbourne. The project includes approximately 1800sqm of forensic laboratories as part of the suite of functions, this includes:

The latest forensic capability, technology and equipment, being able to run multiple, large scale examinations simultaneously; An updated major incident room (MIR) with world-leading technology to maximise the sharing of intelligence between police and partner agencies, as well as real-time monitoring of surveillance and specialist capabilities to contribute to effective decision-making; Property and exhibits storage, an onsite gun range for investigators and tactical response training; Defensive tactics facilities; Tailored training spaces and areas designed to maximise the effectiveness of multi-agency-operations; General office accommodation.

Investigative units including the Joint Counter Terrorism Teams, the National Anti-Gangs Squad, the Transnational Serious Organised Crime teams and Joint Organised Crime Taskforces, Cybercrime and Human Exploitation teams are based at the new headquarters. The AFP’s Victorian executive and support staff also work at the headquarters.

AFP Southern Command Assistant Commissioner Hilda Sirec said the new building was an investment for the community.