The National Police Chief Reshuffles 10 Positions From The Kapolda, East Java To South Sulawesi

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo reshuffled his ranks at the Regional Police Chief (Kapolda) level. There were 10 names that were rotated and transferred to that position.

The reshuffle of positions was also stated in six registered Telegram Letters (ST) with number ST/488/III/KEP./2025 to ST/493/III/KEP/2025./2025.

In the mutation, the National Police Chief appointed Inspector General Nanang Avianto to serve as East Java Police Chief. The position was known to have been vacant after the previous Regional Police Chief, Komjen Imam Sugianto, received an promotion and position as Main Assistant for Operations.

Then, for the position of the Bengkulu Police Chief, the National Police Chief appointed Brigadier General Mardiyono, who previously served as Head of the National Police Education and Training Center.

Then, the position of the South Sulawesi Police Chief was filled by Inspector General Rusdi Hartono, who previously served as Jambi Police Chief. The position left behind will be occupied by Inspector General Krisno Halomoan Siregar.

In addition to the Kapolda level, the National Police Chief also appointed Inspector General Anwar as Assistant to HR for the National Police Chief to replace Komjen Dedi Prasetyo who was promoted to Irwasum Polri.

Regarding the reshuffle, the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Sandi Nugroho, emphasized that this was part of a refresher of the organization and strategy for institutional strengthening.

"This mutation is a natural thing in the dynamics of the National Police organization. Apart from being a refresher, it is also part of career development to increase member professionalism," Shandi said when confirmed, Thursday, March 13.

In addition, it is said that the mutation of struggle is part of the National Police's strategy to strengthen the organization and increase the effectiveness of performance in various lines.

"We want to ensure that the Police remain solid in facing various security challenges in the future. This mutation is part of a strategy to strengthen the organization to be more professional in serving the community," said Shandi.