June 5, 2026 | 05:47 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai proposed revising Law Number 2 of 2002, concerning the Indonesian National Police (Polri). According to Pigai, the revision agenda could be a momentum to strengthen professionalism, civilian supremacy, and democratic governance.Pigai then proposed that civilians be able to hold several positions in the police force. "I propose that one of the material contents of the Police Law revision is the opening of positions for top officials in the Police that can be filled by civilians," said Pigai on Friday, June 5, 2026.These civilians, according to Pigai, will fill positions related to administration, finance, inspectorate, or personnel matters. "Those that are not directly related to the main tasks of the police force," stated Pigai in his written statement.According to Pigai, the involvement of civilians in key police positions is a practice that has developed in various modern democratic countries. The proposal is also seen as in line with the spirit of reform that places the police as a civilian institution.Pigai also encourages the participatory discussion of the Police Law revision. "The ultimate goal is not just a change in organizational structure, but to ensure that police governance becomes more professional, accountable, respects human rights, and is in line with the principles of the rule of law and democracy," said Pigai.The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) had previously agreed to revise the Police Law through a DPR initiative proposal in a plenary session. This revision is a consequence and follow-up to the recommendations issued by the National Police Reform Acceleration Commission (KPRP).Dian Rahma Fika Alnina contributed to the writing of this articleRead: UN Experts Condemn Military Trial for Andrie Yunus AttackClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
