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STIK Polri Processes Transition to Police University

From Tempo · (2d ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Indonesian Police Science High School (STIK) is in the process of becoming a Police University (Unipol).
  • The proposed university will be open to the public, not exclusively for police members, and will focus on police science.
  • Challenges include recruiting qualified faculty and defining clear academic outcomes, but it holds potential for fostering a more humanistic police culture.

Jakarta – The Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kepolisian (STIK), Indonesia's premier police science institution, is on the cusp of a significant transformation, aiming to elevate its status to that of a full-fledged Police University. This ambitious endeavor, currently awaiting the necessary political will and comprehensive preparation across various aspects, promises to reshape police education in the nation.

This process is ongoing. We are awaiting political will and preparing various aspects, from structure, instruments, faculty, to budget.

— Chryshnanda DwilaksanaExplaining the current stage and requirements for STIK's transition to a university.

Commissioner General Chryshnanda Dwilaksana, a key figure at STIK, highlighted that the envisioned university, tentatively named Universitas Kepolisian (Unipol), will break from tradition by opening its doors to the general public. This inclusive approach signifies a move towards a more integrated understanding of policing, embedding its study within a broader academic framework and allowing for wider societal engagement.

However, the path to establishing Unipol is not without its hurdles. Eko Prasojo, Chairman of the Council of Professors at the University of Indonesia, points to the critical challenge of securing highly qualified educators. The competitive nature of academia means attracting top talent requires significant resources, which may strain government budgets.

It is not easy to recruit the best human resources to become lecturers. They tend to seek greater compensation, while the government has limitations to fulfill it.

— Eko PrasojoHighlighting the challenges in faculty recruitment for the proposed Police University.

Furthermore, Prasojo emphasizes the crucial need to clearly define the university's output and outcomes, ensuring that the education provided translates into tangible benefits for national progress. Despite these challenges, the potential positive impact, such as fostering a more humanistic police culture through interaction with civilian students, remains a strong motivator for this transformative initiative.

The utilization must be clear. It should not be the case that the educated human resources are not utilized for the progress of the nation and state.

— Eko PrasojoEmphasizing the importance of defining clear outcomes and benefits for the new university.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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