Indonesian Police Chief Appoints New Regional Chiefs and Traffic Corps Head

Indonesia's National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, presided over a formal ceremony appointing new high-ranking officials within the national police force. The event, held at the National Police Headquarters in Jakarta, included the handover of duties for several key positions, notably six regional police chiefs (Kapolda) and the Head of the Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas).

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The appointment and handover of duties are part of organizational dynamics that are continuously carried out to maintain leadership continuity and improve the quality of police services to the public.

Among the significant appointments, two of the newly assigned Kapoldas have achieved the rank of Komjen, equivalent to a three-star general. These promotions signify substantial shifts in leadership within critical regional commands, including the West Java and West Sumatra police departments. The changes are part of a broader organizational restructuring.

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The appointment and handover of duties are part of career development, leadership regeneration, and organizational refreshment. This is a strategic step so that the Polri organization becomes more adaptive, professional, and capable of responding to evolving task challenges.

Inspector General Pol. Johnny Eddizon Isir, Head of the Public Relations Division, explained that such appointments and transfers are standard procedures within the Indonesian National Police. He stated these personnel movements are essential for career development, leadership regeneration, and organizational refreshment, ensuring the police force remains adaptive, professional, and capable of meeting evolving challenges. The aim is to strengthen both central and regional operational capabilities and improve public service delivery.

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We hope that the officials given new trust can immediately adapt, continue various ongoing programs, and continue to improve the quality of service, protection, and guidance to the community.