Inspections of detention facilities Inspections for this period has been postponed to the end of 2020 due to covid-19 restrictions. 2.3 Output 3: Special Investigations Unit (SIU) The Objectives, strategies and performance indicators shown here are drawn from the Office of the Ombudsman Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020. Table 3: Special Investigations Unit Strategic Framework Performance snapshot Output 3: Special Investigations Unit Objective: To address misconduct in agencies exercising the coercive powers of the State and to conduct special investigations as maybe authorised Inputs/Critical Outcome Key Projects Performance SDG / Success factors Measure Sector Goal A well-managed An office that Independent Police Independent, credible SDG 15 referral system to ensures effective force investigations and effective L&JS deal with complaints and independent discharge of the Goal 3 and monitoring that resolution of Other disciplinary functions of the encourages increased complaints against force investigations Special Investigations compliance of the police and Unit performance other prescribed standards of policing forces and any other matters that may be defined by law or regulations A well-established Special Investigations Unit (SIU) An informed Public on the scope and functions of this Unit The SIU has the necessary capacity to deliver its Services Outreach and Awareness Building Ongoing establishment of Special Investigations Unit Office of the Ombusman/NHRI Samoa Annual Report 2019/20 Increased Public awareness of role of SIU demonstrated by biennial SBS survey Effective engagement with the Public on functions of the Special Investigations Unit 28