Police And General Hoegeng

The National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit, after facing President Jokowi, announced the alleged drug case involving Inspector General Teddy Minahasa. (Antara)

The Indonesian National Police experienced severe shocks. Ferdy Sambo and Kanjuruhan tragedy case has not yet been completed, but now the case of Inspector General Teddy Minahasa has emerged. The two-star general, who had just been appointed as the East Java Regional Police Chief, was arrested for being involved in a drug case.

The announcement of drug case involving Inspector General Teddy Minahasa was announced directly by the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo after meeting President Jokowi.

The National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit, was summoned by President Jokowi to the palace along with the main police officers and the Regional Police Chief, and Police Chiefs throughout Indonesia. In his directive, President Jokowi emphasized that the police must be solid in carrying out the main tasks and functions of the National Police. Become a protector, guardian, and servant of the community and have a sense of crisis in the midst of difficult situations, and be responsive to what the community complains about. And last but not least, the police should not indulge in an excessive lifestyle.

The President also emphasized that the level of public trust in the Polri institution, which had fallen drastically, must be increased again. All members of the Police must be able to set a good example for the community.

Whether related or not, at the same time as President Jokowi's briefing came shocking news. Inspector General Teddy Minahasa was arrested by the Head of the Profession and Security (Propam) Division for a drug case.

The case involving Inspector General Teddy Minahasa itself is truly ironic. He had just been appointed as the East Java Regional Police Chief. During his tenure as West Sumatra Police Chief, before being appointed as East Java Police Chief, Inspector General Teddy Minahasa managed to uncover a case of smuggling 41.4 kilograms of methamphetamine.

In terms of the amount of evidence, it is considered the largest of a series of drug disclosures in the history of the West Sumatra Police (West Sumatra). Unfortunately, Inspector General Teddy Minahasa is suspected of abusing his authority by manipulating evidence and being involved in a drug trafficking network.

Born in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, on November 23, 1971, he graduated from the Police Academy in 1993. In 2014, Teddy served as an aide to Vice President Jusuf Kalla.

While still serving as an expert staff for the Vice President in 2017, Teddy was awarded the Seroja Wibawa Nugraha award as the Best Graduate of the XXI-TA 2017 Lemhannas RI Short Education Program (PPSA). He was also the recipient of the Bhayangkara Naraya Star honor which was handed over by President Jokowi at the 72nd Commemoration of Bhayangkara Day 2018.

As a result of the drug case that ensnared him, a career that had been built for decades was destroyed. If proven, Inspector General Teddy faces a maximum sentence of death or a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Appreciation for the steps of the Chief of Police

General Listyo Sigit Prabowo's courage should be appreciated in revealing the case of Inspector General Teddy to the public. It takes courage. The clean-up steps taken by the National Police Chief must be carried out. Not easy. Moreover, the drug case that ensnared Inspector General Teddy was not an ordinary crime.

Of course, the repeated cases of the National Police could be the right moment for the Indonesian National Police (Polri) to carry out self-criticism and comprehensive improvements within its internal institutions. Because the police have a vital role and in the history of the nation's struggle, the Police have a proud track record of history. There are many inspiring police figures. One that is often mentioned is the former National Police Chief, General Hoegeng Imam Santoso. The figure known as the anti-corruption police.

That the public believes that there are still many police figures with integrity like General Hoegeng. So like it or not, the Police must actually carry out President Jokowi's message. Restore public confidence in the Police institution. The National Police must be firm, maintain authority, order the law, and build a just legal system that prioritizes taking sides with the people. And especially indiscriminately. Anyone who violates, be it non-commissioned officers, middle officers or generals must be punished. It's not easy, but people believe that the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, is capable of doing it. The community hopes that the National Police Chief will not be half-hearted. Clean sweep.