The National Police Chief Conveys 8 Mandates According To Prabowo's Directives

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo when giving information to the media at the Mako Brimob Police Field, Kelapa Dua, Depok, West Java, Wednesday 5 November 2025/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo conveyed eight important mandates to all levels of the National Police and related agencies in dealing with potential natural disasters in Indonesia.

The mandate was conveyed while leading the Natural Disaster Emergency Response Preparedness Ceremony at the Mako Brimob Police Field, Kelapa Dua, Depok, West Java, Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

According to Listyo, the eight mandates are affirmations of the direction of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto in the Plenary Cabinet Session on October 20, 2025, which emphasizes that the government must be present to protect the people from various threats, including natural disasters.

"We are given power by the people to protect the people from all dangers, including threats from storms and disasters. This is a mandate that must be carried out seriously," Listyo said in his mandate.

Listyo conveyed eight points of emphasis that must be a guide for all his staff, in dealing with potential disasters in the country

First, Listyo emphasized the importance of early detection and mapping disaster-prone areas in a sustainable manner. This effort, he said, must be carried out through cross-agency collaboration, especially with BMKG and related institutions in each region. he also requested that all personnel actively provide information and appeals to the public regarding potential disaster threats that may occur.

"Third, ensure the readiness of personnel, facilities and infrastructure including evacuation equipment, operational vehicles, and the availability of supporting logistical assistance, so that they can be mobilized whenever needed," he added.

He requested that all personnel actively provide information and appeals to the public regarding potential disaster threats that may occur.

"Education and delivery of early information is very important so that people can be better prepared and alert," he said.

Listyo emphasized that it is necessary to ensure the readiness of personnel, facilities, and infrastructure, starting from evacuation equipment to the availability of supporting logistics, so that they can be mobilized whenever needed.

He encouraged that disaster emergency response simulations be carried out regularly. This activity, according to him, is not only a form of technical exercise, but also a means of strengthening coordination and accelerating responses in the field.

"Six, carry out humanitarian tasks with full empathy, humanism, and professionalism. So that it not only brings a sense of security but also comfort to the community,"

Listyo then highlighted the importance of speed and accuracy in responding to disasters, both during the evacuation process, distribution of aid, and socio-economic recovery of the affected communities.

In implementing it in the field, he asked every personnel to carry out humanitarian tasks with empathy and professionalism, so that the presence of the apparatus really provides a sense of security and comfort for the residents.

"Our job is not only to provide a sense of security, but also to bring peace and public trust," he said.

The National Police Chief added that all disaster management activities must be carried out according to procedures and accompanied by ongoing evaluation in order to increase resilience and resilience in the future.

Finally, he emphasized the importance of coordination and synergy with all parties, ranging from the TNI, BNPB, Basarnas, PMI, BMKG, local governments, volunteers, to the community. With integrated cooperation, it is hoped that every disaster management can run quickly, precisely, and directedly.

The key to success in dealing with disasters is collaboration. No single institution can work alone, "said Listyo.

Listyyo emphasized that the readiness of all elements is the key to dealing with the threat of disaster which is expected to increase by the end of 2025.

"Through integrated synergy and collaboration, we will be able to maximize disaster impact mitigation efforts," he said again.

He also expressed his appreciation to all Polri personnel, TNI, and related institutions present at the apple.

"Let's carry out this task with enthusiasm, sincerity, and responsibility. Hopefully it will become a field of worship for all of us," he concluded.