Jokowi's Special Request For The Police: Protect And Help The Weak

President Jokowi at the CEOs Forum with several large British investors, November 1, 2021. (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Lukas)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked the police to protect and assist those who are weak and marginalized in law. According to him, this is important to do to prevent the perception of discrimination.

He conveyed this when giving a briefing to the Head of the 2021 Regional Unit which was broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube, Friday, December 3.

"I want to also protect and help the weak. Those who are usually marginalized by law. Be careful with small traders. Protect them," Jokowi said in front of the meeting participants.

He said this thing does look small. However, this is not only a matter for the Chief of Police and the Chief of Police, but also the Kapolda.

"Especially if you have been labeled as discriminatory against the weak, be careful. Be careful because the current position of the National Police is in the top three trusted by the public," said the former Governor of DKI Jakarta.

"So it's my deposit. Be careful, it's not easy to believe, it's the little things that you pay attention to," added Jokowi.

In addition, President Jokowi also reminded that no ranks of the police should pawn their authority by visiting violators of the law for various reasons. Including reasons to secure their territory.

He made this statement because he saw the new police chief and the new police chief suddenly approached the elders of community organizations (ormas). However, these organizations often make a fuss.

"Is this true? I asked the Police Chief, why did you do this? (The answer, ed) so that the city is conducive. But is it the right way? Be careful, don't pawn authority with sowan to lawbreakers," said Jokowi.

"I see a lot of this. Brothers and sisters must have authority. Police must have authority," he concluded.