Punishment for the Police for Wrongly Arresting: Obligatory to Apologize in Oral Form to PTDH
YOGYAKARTA - In the investigation process, law enforcement officers must be careful and professional so as not to make mistakes in the process of arresting suspects. If you make a wrong arrest, the Polri investigator who handles the case must be ready to bear the consequences and receive sanctions for the negligence that occurred. So, what are the sanctions for the police to make a wrong arrest?
This article will discuss the various sanctions received by the National Police investigators as a result of the wrong arrest incident, complete with compensation that must be given by the state to the victim. Yuk simak ulasan selegkapnya dalam artikel di bawah ini.
Punishment for Police Wrongly ArrestingThe sanctions for Polri investigators who commit wrongful arrest are regulated in Regulation of the Chief of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Perkapolri) Number 14 concerning the Code of Ethics of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Code of Ethics of the Porli Profession/KEPP), quoted from the UM Surabaya Repository page.
The police investigator who arrested the wrong person violated Articles 6 to 16 of the Police Regulation Number 14 of 2011 and was declared a violator of the KEPP.
The sanctions for police investigators who violate the KEPP will be imposed through the KEPP hearing.
In Article 21 of Perkapolri No.14/20211, the sanctions can be:
The behavior of the offender is declared as a reprehensible act. The obligation of the offender to apologize orally before the KKEP Meeting and/or in writing to the leadership of the National Police and the parties harmed The obligation of the offender to undergo mental training of personality, psychology, religion and professional knowledge, at least 1 (one) week and at most 1 (one) month Reassigned to a different position that is Demosi at least 1 (one) year Reassigned to a different function that is Demosi at least 1 (one) year Reassigned to a different region that is Demosi at least 1 (one) year PTDH as a member of the National Police.Furthermore, when the police investigators are proven to have abused their authority, resulting in a case of wrongful arrest, the superior of the investigator will order the Provos who are authorized to investigate the violation.
After the examination process is completed, the case will be brought to the Code of Ethics for the Police Profession (KEPP) to determine the type of sanctions to be imposed. The imposition of sanctions will be adjusted to the level and frequency of the violations committed.
By considering the level and frequency of violations committed.
For example, violations that are considered minor can be sanctioned with a written reprimand. Meanwhile, violations that are severe can lead to demotion.
If a similar violation is committed up to three times, then a proposal for a sanction in the form of Dismissal Without Honor (PTDH) can be submitted.
The examination and implementation of the code of ethics were carried out after the judge's decision in the general criminal trial that was carried out by the relevant Polri investigators.
Compensation for Victims of Wrongful ArrestAccording to the Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), the public who are victims of wrongful arrest can demand financial compensation and rehabilitation from the state.
The claim for compensation can be filed within three months from the final court decision.
The victim of wrongful arrest is entitled to compensation of at least IDR 500,000 and at most IDR 1,000,000.
If the victim is seriously injured or disabled so that he cannot do the job, the amount of compensation given by the state is a minimum of IDR 25,000,000 and a maximum of IDR 300,000,000.
Meanwhile, if the case of wrongful arrest causes death, the minimum amount of compensation received by the heirs is IDR 50,000,000 and a maximum of IDR 600,000,000.
The payment of compensation is made by the Minister of Finance based on the court's decision. The payment of compensation must be made within a maximum period of 14 working days from the date of receipt of the application for compensation by the Minister of Finance.
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