Latest Police Chief Instructions: Police's Marwah Is At Stake In Brigadier J's Case, Reclaim Public Trust!

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. (VOI dock)

JAKARTA - The National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, has ordered all his staff to regain the public's trust. Because, in the aftermath of Brigadier J's murder, public confidence in the Bhayangkara Corps has decreased.

"This is related to the issue of public trust in the Polri institution and this is a gamble for us together. Therefore, this is certainly an important note and I ask that it really be followed up," said General Sigit in his statement, Friday, August 19.

The National Police Chief explained that prior to the killing of Brigadier J in Duren Tiga, South Jakarta, the level of public trust in the Police was quite high.

This is based on the results of a survey by several institutions in the period December to July 2022.

But now, the public's trust has increased again after the commitment to complete the investigation of the case.

Starting from the formation of a special team (timsus), the deactivation of a number of members from previous positions suspected of being related to violations of the code of ethics, to naming a suspect in the murder case of Brigadier J.

"This is a gamble for the Polri institution, a gamble for our dignity, so our hope is that the number 78 is at least the same, or an increase. Because according to the direction of the President, nothing will be covered up, we will open everything according to the facts, reveal the truth as it is, so That's what we hold on to," said Sigit.

The four-star general also emphasized that his team will continue to work optimally. Parties who are proven to have violated the law, obstructed the investigation, and violated the code of ethics will be exposed in this case.

"The hope is that the process has been carried out, we will immediately convey it to the public, we will also involve external groups, the community will also supervise, friends at Komnas HAM, Kompolnas will also supervise, including our work partners in the DPR also overseeing the process," he said. , and this is all at stake for us. Therefore, this is what we must guard and fight for together in the future, "he said.