Not Only Reprimands, The RI 36 Car Patwal Will Be Disciplined

Screenshots - Video clips showing the car escort officer with the number 36 RI plate pointing at the taxi driver. (Doc. Ist)

Deputy Director of Traffic (Wadirlantas) Polda Metro Jaya, AKBP Argo Yuwono stated that the escort officers (patwals) who went viral due to arrogant actions while accompanying cars with RI 36 plates would be given disciplinary sanctions.

Although, so far the patwal officer who is known to have the initials Brigadier DK has been given a sanction in the form of a warning.

"Sanctions will be given disciplinary action later," said Argo to VOI, Saturday, January 11.

According to him, the sanctions given were in the form of a strong warning. The move was carried out as the first step to follow up on the viral arrogant actions of the Patwal member.

"Currently we have given a strong warning so as not to do actions that can be arrogant," he said

In addition, Argo also said that he would evaluate standard operating procedures (SOP). Thus, all actions of members in the field do not harm the community.

"And evaluate the fix in the escort SOP," said Argo.

Previously, Argo had explained the issue. From the examination of Brigadier DK, the incident began when the Toyota Alphard car that was traveling on the middle track tried to shift to the right. Because, there is a road repair truck that stops.

At that time, there was another car that was also traveling on the right lane. Thus, there was almost a collision. The Toyota Alphard driver was involved in a debate and had the potential to cause traffic jams.

Brigadier DK was also said to be trying to intervene and asked the Toyota Alphard driver to continue his journey. It was that moment that went viral as if there was an arrogant attitude from the police.

"At that time, the guard press immediately took the initiative to intervene and asked Alphard taxi vehicles to move forward immediately so as not to cause traffic jams," said Argo.