Indonesian National Police rotate 190 police chiefs nationwide

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has implemented a widespread rotation, affecting 190 police chiefs (Kapolres) throughout the archipelago. This extensive reshuffling, detailed across seven official Telegram Letters issued on June 25, 2026, is presented as a routine measure within the organization.

Brig. Gen. Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Head of the Public Information Bureau of the Polri's Public Relations Division, stated that such mutations are a common practice. "Mutation and promotion of positions are part of organizational dynamics aimed at enhancing professionalism, leadership capacity, and the effectiveness of Polri's duties in providing service, protection, and guidance to the community," he explained in a statement on Friday.

The rotation impacts numerous key positions. Among those affected are the Police Chiefs of Metro Jakarta Barat, changing from Kombes Twedi Aditya Bennyahdi to Kombes Nasriadi, and Metro Bekasi Kota, from Kombes Kusumo Wahyu Bintoro to Kombes Putu Kholis Aryana. Other significant changes include the Police Chiefs of Tasikmalaya, Purwakarta, Jambi, and Malang Kota, among others.

This move follows a previous large-scale rotation involving 1,121 high-ranking and mid-ranking officers. Trunoyudo emphasized that all mutation policies are based on organizational needs, the merit system, and continuous performance evaluation. "Through this mutation, it is hoped that all personnel who receive new mandates can immediately adapt, improve performance, and provide the best contribution to the organization and the community," he added.