Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives, Abdullah, believes that the Law on the Third Amendment to Law Number 2 of 2002 concerning the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Polri) will further strengthen the professionalism of the National Police in carrying out its duties. Moreover, there is a role for the external supervisory institution of the National Police that is increasingly strengthened.
Even so, Abdullah assessed that the success of the implementation of the law was very determined by the quality of human resources who carried it out.
"(So) this new Police Law must be supported by members of the Police who have a new paradigm, in line with the spirit of the new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code which upholds legal certainty, substantive justice, professionalism, and respect for the rights of citizens," said Abdullah, Wednesday, June 10.
"Because the National Police is not only required to be able to enforce the law effectively, but also to be increasingly open to mechanisms of oversight and accountability in a democratic rule of law," he continued.
Abdullah said that a new paradigm for members of the National Police must be built on the awareness that supervision is an important part of efforts to strengthen public confidence in the police institution.
For example, in the new KUHAP, advocates have a wider space to accompany their clients and file objections against actions that are considered not in accordance with legal provisions. This mechanism, said Abdullah, is part of a system of checks and balances that will strengthen the professionalism of law enforcement officials, including the National Police.
In addition, Abdullah assessed that public participation through constructive criticism, input, and supervision is also an important element in encouraging the realization of a police institution that is increasingly modern, professional, and trusted by the public.
The new Police Law also strengthens the existence of the National Police Commission (Kompolnas). This strengthening includes changes in position where membership without ex-officio elements (now selected from the community), and the provision of binding executive authority.
Through the current Polri Law, according to Abdullah, Kompolnas has greater authority in monitoring the law enforcement process to ensure the transparency and accountability of the Polri institution.
"The strengthening of Kompolnas is expected to support external oversight of the police institution. In a democratic rule of law, professionalism and accountability are two things that go hand in hand. The stronger the public's trust in the National Police, the stronger the legitimacy of the National Police in carrying out its duties and authorities," he added.
The DPR Commission member emphasized that the new Police Law was born through a discussion process that absorbed various aspirations and inputs from the public, academics, professional organizations, and other stakeholders.
Therefore, Abduh said the new Polri law should be a momentum to strengthen the transformation of the National Police so that it is more professional and adaptive to the development of time.
"The public's expectations of the police today are not only for strict law enforcement, but also for fair and humane services. I am optimistic that the new Police Law will further strengthen the transformation of the police as a modern institution that is close to the people and trusted by the community," concluded Abduh.
As is known, the DPR has passed a revision of the Police Law on Tuesday, June 9. There are 8 improvements in the new Police Law ranging from the direction of the transformation of the National Police, strengthening supervision, neutrality and professionalism, public service and protection, assignment of members outside the National Police institution, retirement age limit, to strengthening the National Police Commission (Kompolnas).
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