Central Papua Police Engage Community Leaders to Strengthen Security

The Papua Tengah Regional Police are actively engaging with community leaders, including figures from customary, religious, women's, and youth groups, to bolster public order and security across the region. This commitment was solidified during a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for the "Operasi Cinta Damai Noken 2026" (Peaceful Love Operation Noken 2026) held in Nabire.

Brigadier General Pol Jermias Rontini, the Papua Tengah Police Chief, stressed that achieving regional security stability requires more than just the efforts of security forces. He called for active support and involvement from all segments of society. "Let us maintain unity, strengthen communication, resolve every issue through dialogue and deliberation, and together counter provocations and hoaxes that can disrupt public order and security," he urged.

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Let us maintain unity, strengthen communication, resolve every issue through dialogue and deliberation, and together counter provocations and hoaxes that can disrupt public order and security.

The FGD served as an open forum for gathering community aspirations and building closer communication to find solutions for various social and security issues emerging in Papua Tengah. Brigjen Jermias highlighted the police's role as servants, protectors, and guardians of the community through a dialogical and collaborative approach.

During the discussion, community leaders raised concerns such as social conflicts, customary land disputes, high unemployment rates, and the utilization of customary lands by corporations. In response, the Police Chief expressed the Regional Police's readiness to facilitate communication and mediation between conflicting parties. He also emphasized that security efforts must be paired with improving community welfare, including expanding access to education and job opportunities for indigenous Papuans. Additionally, religious leaders advocated for enhanced digital literacy to combat the spread of hoaxes and proposed increased security patrols and neighborhood watch systems. The Police Chief affirmed that synergy among the community, local government, and security forces is crucial for maintaining a safe and conducive environment.

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We need to increase indigenous Papuans' access to official education and recruitment opportunities in government institutions, and increase skills training so they can compete. This is an important step in reducing unemployment.