National Police Chief Gen. Sigit: I Want The Police To Be Loved By The Community

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo (Photo: Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo hopes that in the future all members of the police will be loved by the people of Indonesia.

"In the future I want the police to be loved because the Police protect and protect the community, because the Police are present in the midst of society. That's what we want to create," said Sigit when inaugurating the revitalization of the National Police Museum for the 2021 fiscal year at the Police Headquarters Complex, South Jakarta, as reported by Antara. , Tuesday, October 26.

The four-star general, who is known for his Precision Police concept, also reminded all his staff of the challenges of the task in the midst of today's era of information disclosure and technological advances.

According to him, the changing times with the advancement of technology development and information disclosure will certainly have an impact on the dignity of the Police in the eyes of the public.

"Therefore, it is necessary to adapt," said Sigit, quoted in a written statement from the Police Public Relations Division.

As the next generation in the Polri institution in this era, Sigit continued, all ranks must make their own history. Of course, the historical record must be of an achievement, work professionally and work in accordance with what is expected by the Indonesian people today.

"Therefore, the choice of the National Police is how at this time the Police make history. The National Police records in the history white book with achievements, with good things for the Police organization, because this will be remembered in the future by our future generations," said Sigit.

The former Head of Criminal Investigation Unit asked all ranks of the National Police to be wise and professional in this era of information disclosure, considering that every action taken by a police officer will have an impact on the image of the Police institution.

Sigit also emphasized the spirit of change as the Precision concept must be implemented at all times.

This spirit, continued Sigit, is in line with the revitalization of the National Police Museum which aims to commemorate the long history of the important role of the Bhayangkara Corps in Indonesia from time to time.

Quoting the statement of the founding father of the Indonesian nation Soekarno about "Jas Merah" or never leaving history behind, said Sigit, the Police also had an important role in seizing and defending Indonesia's independence from the colonialists.

According to Sigit, the spirit of heroism must be maintained and instilled in all Polri personnel today.

"Of course it is a heroic value that must always be instilled in our hearts and of course we will instill in the hearts of our successors. We must maintain these things. This is where the role of the National Police museum," said Sigit. Not only that, Sigit also conveyed his blessing or support for plans to build a museum at the Police Academy (Akpol) in Semarang, Central Java.

According to him, the place is a symbol of the birth of police personnel who are always loyal to serve and protect the community.