The National Police Chief Encourages Corruption Prevention At The Regional Head Retret

National Police Chief General Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo (doc Polri)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo became a speaker at the fifth day of regional head recruitment activity in Magelang, Central Java. Prevention of corruption is one of the materials delivered.

In the briefing session, Sigit emphasized the importance of preventing corruption by regional heads. Because, this matter has a good impact in creating a clean government, encouraging economic growth, and improving people's welfare.

"Preventing corruption can be done optimally. This is also a form of our support in encouraging economic growth in the region and carrying out government programs," Sigit said as quoted on Wednesday, February 26.

In addition, Sigit also explained the National Police's strategy in dealing with various crime cases, especially related to eradicating corruption. In fact, it was also conveyed the results of identifying corruption-prone areas in the government and recommending how to prevent them

In realizing the commitment to eradicate corruption, the National Police Chief also opened a space for consultation with regional heads. This step aims for regional stakeholders to easily convey issues or needs related to legal and security aspects.

"Let us work together with all existing stakeholders, with the central government, with the TNI-Polri, with the existing ministries and institutions, and all existing elements to jointly be able to build, realize our national goals," said Sigit.

For information, the first wave of regional head retreat which took place at the Military Academy (Akmil), Magelang, lasted for seven days until February 28, 2025.

Of the total 503 registered regional heads, 493 have attended and participated in these activities. While others will participate in the second wave.