Multiple Interpretations Of Press Freedom Appear, The Reason For The Police To Lift The Media Ban On Broadcasting Police Arrogance

Karo Penmas, National Police Public Relations Division Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono (Photo via ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The National Police Headquarters said the reason for lifting the ban on media broadcasting violence or arrogance was due to multiple interpretations in society. Because of that, a secret telegraph letter (STR) was issued again.

The STR for the lifting of the ban is registered with the number ST / 759 / IV / HUM.3.4.5. / 2021 and signed by the Head of Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono.

"The National Police Headquarters has issued STR (number) 759 which contains the Telegram Letter 750 canceled so that in the future there will be no more multiple interpretations of such matters," said Karo Penmas, Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono, to reporters, Tuesday, April 6.

The multiple interpretations referred to are the limitation of journalistic values in coverage. In addition, Rusdi emphasized that the STR related to the prohibition of reporting on police arrogance was only intended for internal Police. The goal is to be more professional and humanist.

"Based on the wishes of the Police, the main duties of the National Police as stipulated in Article 13 of the Police Law are the main duties of maintaining security, law enforcement, protection, and guardians and public servants in the future it will be better, more professional and humane," he said.

Previously reported, the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, published a secret telegram (STR) about the prohibition for the media to display or broadcast the arrogance of the police officers' efforts and actions.

The order registered with the number ST / 750 / IV / HUM.3.4.5. / 2021 was signed by the Head of Public Relations Division, Inspector General Argo Yuwono on behalf of the National Police Chief. This STR is a direction (Jukrah) for all levels of the police.