Kaltara Police Chief Visits Tarakan Fathers, Discusses Handling Of Child Cases

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TARAKAN - North Kalimantan Police Chief (Kaltara) Inspector General Hary Sudwijanto visited the Tarakan Class II Correctional Center (Bapas).

Kapolda accompanied by the Director of General Criminal Investigation (Dirreskrimum) of the North Kalimantan Police Kombes Taufik Herdiasyah Zeinardi and the Tarakan Police Chief AKBP Adi Saptia Sudirna.

In addition to strengthening synergy, this visit specifically discusses strategic issues in handling legal cases, including children Faced with the Law (ABH).

The Kapolda revealed that the problems discussed with the parents were related to the support of the Fathers in handling ABH, including the handling of ABH cases handled by the Kaltara Police and the ranks.

"The handling of ABH cases must be carried out in a professional and humane manner, while still prioritizing the principle of child protection," said the Kapolda, Monday, December 30.

"The commitment to collaborate in handling the viral ABH case, the Fathers have conveyed their commitment to continue collaborating with Kaltara Police investigators in various cases, including the ABH case which went viral on November 6, 2024," he continued.

The Regional Police Chief explained that in this case, the Fathers had planned the implementation of Community Research (Litmas) on the suspected ABH, which would be carried out immediately after the visit of the Director General of Criminal Investigation of the Kaltara Police on November 7, 2024.

"Increasing inter-institutional coordination is also carried out and we agreed to increase the intensity of communication and coordination in handling legal cases, especially those that require special approaches such as drug cases and ABH," he explained.

The Kaltara Police Chief also expressed his appreciation for the proactive steps taken by the Tarakan Class II Fathers, including the plan to implement the Litmas to support the settlement of the ABH case.

"We really appreciate the cooperation and commitment shown by the Fathers. Handling ABH requires a cross-sectoral approach, and we believe this collaboration will have a positive impact on the legal process and child development involved," said Inspector General Hary Sudwijanto.

Meanwhile, the head of the Class II Tarakan Fathers, Rita Ribawati, said that her party was ready to fully support the handling of the case involving ABH.

"We are committed to providing the best assistance, including in handling sensitive cases such as ABH, and continuing to work with the ranks of Kaltara Police investigators to resolve cases with the right approach," said the Head of Fathers.

"The synergy of the North Kalimantan Police and the Tarakan Class II Fathers is to realize fair and professional Law Enforcement," he added.