Following A Major Reshuffle, House Of Representatives Commission III Urged National Police To Improve Their Performance

Illustration of a police roll call (ANTARA)

JAKARTA — Abdullah, a member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), responded to the large-scale reshuffle within the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and the appointment of a new Deputy Chief of Police (Wakapolri). He stated that this step provides momentum for the National Police to reform, strengthen solidarity, and improve performance.

"Job transfers are a normal part of the police institution. However, what is most important is how these transfers are accompanied by internal improvements and improved performance so that the National Police becomes more professional, transparent, and trusted by the public," Abdullah told reporters on Wednesday, August 6.

Abdullah reminded that the public has high expectations for the National Police's performance, especially in resolving various cases of public concern.

One such case, Abdullah said, is the investigation into the death of Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomat Arya Daru Pangayunan, which is still awaiting clarification.

"The death of Arya Daru Pangayunan is a test of the transparency and professionalism of the National Police. The public wants certainty and justice, so this case must be resolved thoroughly, transparently, and without doubt," he stressed.

Furthermore, Abdullah also asked the National Police to resolve a number of other major cases that have been in the public spotlight, while upholding the presumption of innocence and the principle of fair law enforcement.

"Transfers and promotions must be interpreted as a refresher for the organization, as well as an encouragement to complete pending homework," said Abdullah.

The National Awakening Party (PKB) legislator from the Central Java VI electoral district also assessed that the National Police must be more responsive in serving the public. If a citizen files a report, Abdullah said, the police must act quickly to follow up on the report.

"No police officer should reject a public report. Don't wait for it to go viral before acting. Every public report must be responded to appropriately, because the police are the servants and protectors of the public," Abdullah stated.

Abdullah assured that Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) will continue to oversee and monitor police performance to ensure the rule of law and justice for all Indonesians.

"We at Commission III will continue to oversee the performance of the National Police to uphold the law and justice," he concluded.

As reported, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has transferred several high-ranking and mid-ranking officers. These transfers were outlined in Telegram Letter Number: ST/1764/VIII/KEP./2025, dated August 5, 2025.

Among the high-ranking police officers transferred were Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, previously the Inspector General of General Supervision, who was appointed Deputy Chief of Police. The position of Inspector General Wahyu Widada, previously the Chief of the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), was filled by Commissioner General Syahardiantono.

The National Police Chief also appointed Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri as the Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Jakarta Metro Jaya). Inspector General Asep Edi previously served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim). The previous Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Inspector General Karyoto, was appointed as the Chief of the Security and Public Order Agency (Baharkam).