JAKARTA - Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai proposed a revision of Law Number 2 of 2002 concerning the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Polri) as an opportunity to strengthen professionalism and governance by opening opportunities for professional civilians to fill a number of non-operational key positions in the Police environment.
Pigai said the proposal was aimed at positions that were not directly related to the operational functions of the police, but rather strategic support areas, such as administration, planning, human resource management, finance, inspectorate, personnel, digital transformation, and organizational governance.
"I propose that one of the contents of the revision of the Polri Law is to open a position for the main officials in the Police who can be filled by civilians. Of course, positions that can be filled by civilians, such as administration, finance, inspectorate, or personnel that are not directly related to the main duties of the police," said Pigai in response to a journalist's question regarding the revision of the Polri Law in his statement. reported by ANTARA, Friday, June 5.
He said the involvement of civil professionals in these strategic positions is in line with the practice that is developing in various modern democratic countries.
In addition, this step also supports the spirit of police reform which places the National Police as a professional, modern, and democratic civil institution.
Pigai said the policy could also create a balance in government governance, considering that members of the National Police have had the opportunity to occupy strategic positions in various ministries and state institutions.
"If until now members of the National Police can be officials in civil institutions, ministries, and agencies, then there should also be civilians who can occupy key positions in the National Police institution," he said.
According to Pigai, filling positions must still prioritize competence and the merit system without distinguishing the background of the profession.
Through this mechanism, the National Police can obtain a broader perspective on governance, increase organizational efficiency, and strengthen citizen participation in government administration.
In addition to proposing the involvement of civilians, the Ministry of Human Rights also encourages the discussion of the revision of the Police Law to be carried out in a participatory manner by involving the government, DPR, academics, civil society organizations, and various stakeholders.
"The ultimate goal is not merely a change in the organizational structure, but ensuring that police governance is increasingly professional, accountable, respects human rights, and is in line with the principles of the rule of law and democracy," said Pigaimenegaskan.
The proposal is expected to be part of efforts to strengthen institutional reform of the National Police through more open, professional, and accountable governance, while maintaining the balance of relations between the police institution and civil elements in the democratic system.
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