Indonesian Police Chief: Officer Placements Outside Force Structure Require Strict Process

The Indonesian National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, has clarified the stringent procedures for assigning police officers to positions outside the force's traditional structure. He emphasized that such placements are not arbitrary and require a formal request from the ministry or agency seeking the officer's service.

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The Police, in principle, have regulations regarding the placement of Police outside the structure. The requirement is that there must be a request from the ministry that wants a police member.

"The Police, in principle, have regulations regarding the placement of Police outside the structure. The requirement is that there must be a request from the ministry that wants a police member," Sigit stated during a press conference following the ratification of the Police Law. Beyond the initial request, the placement must also receive approval from the relevant ministry, specifically the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PAN-RB), and must adhere to an open bidding or merit-based system.

Sigit stressed that the National Police cannot unilaterally assign personnel to other institutions without following the established procedures. "So, it's not just that the Police will place them, but the process must be followed so it's not done arbitrarily. So, if there is no request, the Police will not send anyone," he asserted. This explanation comes after the recent enactment of the revised Police Law, which opens avenues for active police personnel to serve in certain government bodies and ministries.

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So, it's not just that the Police will place them, but the process must be followed so it's not done arbitrarily. So, if there is no request, the Police will not send anyone.

The Police Chief also highlighted the force's role in supporting the President's strategic national programs, citing the example of supporting food self-sufficiency initiatives. He mentioned President Joko Widodo's directive for the police to participate in corn cultivation, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and foster national food independence. "I think, of course, we have seen that we have tasks to support programs and strategic policies for national interests. I think food self-sufficiency, especially in the current situation, is certainly a concern of the President," Sigit remarked, underscoring the police's commitment to contributing to national strategic goals.

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I think, of course, we have tasks to support programs and strategic policies for national interests. I think food self-sufficiency, especially in the current situation, is certainly a concern of the President.