The National Police Are Strictly Guarding The 2024 Election Voice Letter

Head of the Public Information Section (Kabag Penum) of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Kombes Erdi A. Chaniago. (ANTARA/HO-Humas Polri)

JAKARTA - The National Police are ready to closely oversee and secure every stage of the 2024 General Election (Pemilu), including one of them during the process of multiplying ballots.

"The security of the multiplicating of ballots is part of the 2024 election stage which must be carried out strictly," said Head of the Public Information Section (Kabag Penum) of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Kombes Pol. Erdi A. Chaniago was reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, January 9.

He said all security activities carried out by the National Police at the election stage were part of the points of understanding between the Police and the KPU.

"This is the legal basis for synergy in the field. The National Police is ready to provide full support for the implementation of the 2024 simultaneous elections with quality and integrity," he said.

In the security process, members of the police on guard will carry out maximum security, so that the integrity of the ballot can be guaranteed.

"According to election standards, the time will be used later on February 14, 2024," added Erdi.

Any personnel assigned to this escort will check on anyone who is in charge of multiplicating ballots when they enter and exit.

"Police officers who are allowed to enter are only officers who are mandated by the KPU or Bawaslu who are allowed to enter," he said.

According to him, this tight guard is a response to potential disturbances that may occur during the election process.

"This effort is to ensure that every stage takes place in a conducive condition," said Erdi.

Previously, the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, during a working visit to Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, Saturday (6/1), invited all elements of society to create a peaceful 2024 election.

General Sigit said the election vulnerability index issued by Bawaslu was a reference for the National Police to always declare peaceful elections at every opportunity and at any time in areas that had a level of vulnerability.