Indonesian Police Trust and Satisfaction Rise in Latest Survey

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has seen a notable rise in public confidence and satisfaction, according to the latest Litbang Kompas survey. The institution's image has also improved significantly, reflecting a positive trend in public perception.

Public trust in Polri climbed to 82.4%, a substantial increase from 76.2% in the previous year. Similarly, public satisfaction with Polri's services improved to 67.6%, up from 65.1%. The institutional image of Polri also saw a significant jump to 71.5% from 64.4% in the prior year.

According to the survey, this positive shift is linked to the increased involvement of Polri members as front-line state apparatus in the field. The survey, conducted through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 respondents across 38 provinces from April 9-18, 2026, also highlighted an increase in the professionalism score for Polri's performance, rising from 7.76% to 8.37%. This assessment is based on an average index of 20 aspects for respondents who had interacted with Polri, such as document processing.

Furthermore, 80% of respondents reported that police station facilities are now comfortable. This significant increase in trust places Polri among the top five most trusted state institutions in Indonesia, with its public trust level reportedly higher than other law enforcement bodies like the Attorney General's Office, the Supreme Court, and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).