JAKARTA - Political and legal analyst and Executive Director of the Indonesian Electoral Institute (LPI), Boni Hargens, is optimistic about the readiness of the National Police, TNI, and the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) in maintaining the security of the series of celebrations for the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 2026.
Boni assessed that cross-sectoral coordination carried out by the National Police with the TNI, BIN, relevant ministries and agencies, as well as local governments, is an important capital to ensure that all series of independence celebrations take place safely, orderly, and conducive.
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo previously emphasized the commitment of the National Police to ensure the security of all the activities of the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. Coordination and monitoring are carried out continuously considering that various independence celebration activities have taken place in a number of regions.
According to Boni, a clear division of roles between security institutions is one of the important factors in anticipating various potential disturbances during the independence celebration series.
"The scheme is roughly like this: the National Police leads security coordination, monitors the situation in the field in real time, and escorts all stages of the independence celebration from the center to the region. The TNI synergizes with the National Police in securing strategic areas, supporting national security stability, and participating in escorting official state activities," said Boni in a statement, August 12.
Meanwhile, Boni said, BIN has an important role in providing intelligence support to detect early various potential threats that can disrupt security during the series of activities for the Indonesian Independence Day.
"BIN provides accurate and timely intelligence support to anticipate potential security disruptions and ensure early detection of various threats," he said.
Boni added that local governments and related ministries also have a strategic role in ensuring the implementation of various independence celebration activities in their respective regions runs smoothly.
According to him, coordination between the central and regional governments is needed because the series of activities for the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia not only takes place at the national level, but also involves the community in various regions.
Boni gave a positive assessment of the steps taken by the National Police under the leadership of General Listyo Sigit Prabowo in building coordination with the TNI and BIN. According to him, this synergy is an important part of maintaining national security stability before and after the 17 August celebration.
"The commitment and seriousness of the National Police in maintaining security is beyond doubt. The cross-sectoral coordination of the National Police with the TNI and BIN is the key to success in the national security agenda at all levels," said Boni, who was once a member of the LKBN ANTARA Supervisory Board.
Although optimistic about the readiness of the security apparatus, Boni reminded the importance of maintaining a balance between security needs and respect for civil liberties.
According to him, security for the series of Indonesian Independence Day must still be carried out according to the principle of the rule of law and pay attention to the rights of citizens. This approach is important so that efforts to maintain security do not reduce the democratic space of the community.
"Security institutions must always maintain a balance between enforcing security and respecting the civil rights of citizens as a reflection of a democratic and just rule of law," he said.
Boni assessed that strong cross-sectoral coordination is not only important to ensure that the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia is safe and orderly, but can also strengthen public confidence in security institutions.
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Therefore, he hopes that all security personnel will continue to prioritize professionalism, proportionality, and a persuasive approach in escorting all the independence celebration series.
With the synergy of the National Police, TNI, BIN, regional governments, ministries, and related institutions, Boni is optimistic that the entire series of commemorations for the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia can take place safely, orderly, and still reflect the spirit of unity and democracy in Indonesia.
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