JAKARTA - Political and legal analyst Boni Hargens considers the transformation of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Polri) through the Precision concept has brought the Bhayangkara institution towards a modern police force that emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and service to the community.
According to Boni, the 80th anniversary of Bhayangkara Day is an opportunity to reflect on the long journey of the National Police, from its historical roots to its role as one of the pillars of democracy in Indonesia.
"The police institution is not only a law enforcement agency, but also has a strategic role in maintaining order, upholding the rule of law, and safeguarding democracy and human rights," Boni said in a written statement, Wednesday, July 1.
He explained that the name Bhayangkara has a long historical root. The term comes from the elite forces of the Majapahit Kingdom which was formed by Mahapatih Gajah Mada in the 14th century to maintain the security of the king and the sovereignty of the country. The values of integrity and loyalty inherent in Bhayangkara, according to him, were later adopted in the formation of the modern Indonesian police.
Boni also reviewed the institutional journey of the National Police, starting from the formation of the Republic of Indonesia Police after the Proclamation of Independence to the separation of the National Police institution from the TNI in the era of Reformasi through the MPR Decree Number VI of 2000 and Law Number 2 of 2002.
According to the Director of the Indonesian Electoral Institute (LPI), the reform is an important milestone in building a professional, independent, and democratic civilian police.
He assessed that the vision of the Precision Police, which was initiated by the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, was a blueprint for the transformation of the police institution towards an organization that is more adaptive to the development of time.
"The vision of the Precise Police reflects a new paradigm that places the Police as an adaptive, accountable, and grounded public servant on the principles of a democratic rule of law," he said.
Boni explained that the predictive aspect of the Precision concept encourages the National Police to shift from a reactive work pattern to an intelligence-based approach, data analysis, and the use of information technology to anticipate potential security disruptions.
Meanwhile, responsibility is interpreted as the obligation of every member of the National Police to be accountable for all actions in terms of law, professional ethics, and morality to the public. According to him, this also includes strengthening internal oversight mechanisms and taking action against any form of violation.
Regarding transparent justice, continued Boni, it is realized through openness of information to the public, publication of institutional performance, budget transparency, and provision of easy-to-access complaint mechanisms.
Furthermore, Boni emphasized that the existence of the National Police is one of the important prerequisites for the sustainability of a healthy democracy.
"In looking to the future of Indonesia, expectations of the National Police are not merely a moral demand, but a functional prerequisite for the realization of quality democracy. The ongoing agenda of the National Police reform should be appreciated because it touches on structural, cultural, and sustainable human resource development aspects," he said.
The former LKBN ANTARA Supervisory Board also assessed that the harmonious relationship between the National Police and the community must continue to be strengthened through the approach of community policing or community policing.
According to him, intensive dialogue between the authorities and the public, community involvement in identifying security issues, and rapid response to each report will be an important foundation in building public confidence.
"A strong National Police is not a police force that is feared, but a police force that is trusted. In a democratic state, public trust is the most important source of authority," said Boni.
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