Palace Responds to Proposal for Civilian Roles in National Police

The Indonesian Presidential Palace has responded to a proposal suggesting that civilians could fill strategic non-operational roles within the National Police. Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi stated that such suggestions are natural, especially as the revision of Law Number 2 of 2002 concerning the National Police is currently underway.

"If it's a proposal, I think it can come from anywhere. Because it happens that today the revision of the Police Law is being discussed," Prasetyo said on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the DPR building in Jakarta. He added that Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai, who made the proposal, could submit it through the proper channels. The government would consider it, evaluating its pros, cons, and necessity.

Prasetyo expressed the government's hope that the revision would serve as a momentum to enhance the police's public image. He emphasized the importance of the National Police acting as protectors and servants of the people, fostering a beloved police force. The police play a crucial role in maintaining public order, combating drugs, and preventing smuggling, which significantly impacts the national economy, he noted.

Minister Pigai's proposal specifically targets non-operational support roles such as administration, planning, human resource management, finance, inspectorate, personnel, digital transformation, and organizational governance. He believes opening these positions to qualified civilians would strengthen professionalism and governance within the police force.