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Jakarta public order agency apologizes for officers' aggressive actions against vendor

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Jakarta's Satpol PP chief apologized after officers were filmed acting aggressively toward an ice cream vendor during a car-free day event.
  • The incident, which occurred in Central Jakarta, showed officers forcibly removing the vendor and his bicycle from the area.
  • The agency acknowledged the behavior was excessive and promised an evaluation, emphasizing a commitment to more humane and professional public service.

The head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), Satriadi Gunawan, has apologized after several of his officers were recorded acting aggressively towards an ice cream vendor during a car-free day (CFD) event in Central Jakarta. The incident, which circulated widely on social media, showed officers forcibly removing the vendor and his bicycle from the Bundaran HI area on Sunday.

Responding to the video circulating on social media regarding the eviction of an ice cream vendor in the HBKB area, we, the DKI Jakarta Satpol PP, apologize for the inconvenience and unrest felt by the public.

· Satriadi Gunawan, Head of DKI Jakarta Provincial Public Order AgencyApologizing for the officers' actions during the car-free day event.

Satriadi Gunawan acknowledged that the actions captured on video were excessive and expressed regret for the inconvenience and unrest caused to the public. "Responding to the video circulating on social media regarding the eviction of an ice cream vendor in the HBKB area, we, the DKI Jakarta Satpol PP, apologize for the inconvenience and unrest felt by the public," he stated.

The agency chief indicated that the incident would serve as a basis for evaluation within Satpol PP's operational procedures. He also urged the public to maintain order and adhere to existing regulations. Satriadi explained that according to CFD regulations, selling is prohibited along the main route to ensure public order, comfort, and safety.

We realize that in carrying out enforcement, a humane approach, good communication, and persuasive attitudes must always be prioritized.

· Satriadi Gunawan, Head of DKI Jakarta Provincial Public Order AgencyStating the agency's commitment to a more people-centered approach in future operations.

"We realize that in carrying out enforcement, a humane approach, good communication, and persuasive attitudes must always be prioritized," Satriadi said. He assured that the agency would conduct an evaluation to ensure future operations are conducted more wisely, professionally, and with greater empathy towards the community. He thanked the public for their attention and feedback, viewing it as a sign of shared concern for better public service.

We thank the public for their criticism, suggestions, and attention as a form of shared concern for better public service. Satpol PP DKI Jakarta will continue to commit to maintaining order with a humane approach.

· Satriadi Gunawan, Head of DKI Jakarta Provincial Public Order AgencyExpressing gratitude for public feedback and reaffirming the agency's commitment.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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