Central Java Police Chief Invites Wise Media To Give Crime Involving Children

Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi/ Photo: Doc. Central Java Police

Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi asked the media to report objectively and sided with victims in cases of crime against children. Media reports that expose crimes against children openly, he assessed, could threaten the future of children.

"Expos of such media is feared to have an impact that hinders the future of children. For this reason, I invite the media to report wisely so that the future of children can be maintained," said the Kapolda in a written statement, Monday, February 27.

In the police sphere, continued the Kapolda, investigations or investigations related to cases of crimes against children, are carried out carefully and pay attention to the psychological aspect of children.

"To handle cases like this, there is a special unit that handles it. The approach to victims is also different, and involves various parties such as LPSK and so on. The goal is to maintain the future of children," he explained.

"We really monitor crimes against children. The National Police also has a virtual patrol. Reports through any channels including social media, specifically for cases of crime against children, we will definitely prioritize handling them," added the Kapolda.

Furthermore, the regional police chief said that the media is a partner of the National Police in all police activities. Through Bidhumas, the National Police will provide factual and objective information to the media.

"Humas is our liaison and funnel in front of the media. Including all members, they are the police funnel in front of the community," he said

Personally, the Kapolda said that the media crew was not a foreigner to him. In various events on the ground, he always went down with reporters.

"So we are not other people, like our own families. And this is in a corridor that is familiar and appreciates each other. We also understand and respect the freedom of the press that is owned by media colleagues," he concluded.