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![Mabes Polri, Indonesia Police HQ, Trunojoyo - panoramio](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Mabes_Polri%2C_Indonesia_Police_HQ%2C_Trunojoyo_-_panoramio.jpg)
The Indonesian National Police ( id, Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia,
lit. ''The State Police of the Republic of Indonesia'', abbreviated as POLRI) is the national
law enforcement
Law enforcement is the activity of some members of government who act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules
Rule or ruling may refer to:
Education ...
and
police
The police are a constituted body of persons empowered by a state, with the aim to enforce the law, to ensure the safety, health and possessions of citizens, and to prevent crime and civil disorder. Their lawful powers include arrest and th ...
force of the
Republic of Indonesia. Founded on 1 July 1946, it was formerly a part of the
country's military since 1962. The police were formally separated from the armed forces on 1 April 1999 in a process which was formally completed on 1 July 1999.
The organization is now independent and is under the direct auspices of the
President of Indonesia
The President of the Republic of Indonesia ( id, Presiden Republik Indonesia) is both the head of state and the head of government of the Republic of Indonesia. The president leads the executive branch of the Indonesian government and i ...
. The Indonesian National Police is responsible for law enforcement and policing duties all over Indonesia. The organization is widely known for its corruption, violence and incompetence.
The Indonesian National Police also takes part in international
United Nations
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missions, and, after special training, provided security for the
UNAMID mission to protect internally-displaced people in
Darfur.
In total, per 2020 the total personnel that the Indonesian National Police possesses is 440,000, and the number is increasing every year, it includes 34,000
Brimob
The Mobile Brigade Corps ( id, Korps Brigade Mobil) abbreviated Brimob is the special operations, paramilitary, and tactical unit of the Indonesian National Police (Polri). It is one of the oldest existing units within Polri. Some of its mai ...
personnel, with up-to 7,000
water
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and
aviation
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police personnel. Polri is also assisted by an estimated 1 million members of
Senkom Mitra Polri
The Indonesian National Police Partners Communication Center (''Sentra Komunikasi Mitra Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia'', abbreviated and commonly known as Senkom Mitra Polri) are neighborhood watch groups in Indonesia that inform and ass ...
volunteers throughout the country which are
civilians
Civilians under international humanitarian law are "persons who are not members of the armed forces" and they are not " combatants if they carry arms openly and respect the laws and customs of war". It is slightly different from a non-combatant ...
that assist the police.
The headquarters of the Indonesian National Police is located in
Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
Kebayoran Baru is a district ( id, kecamatan) of South Jakarta, Indonesia. The name of the district was derived from an area which was developed in the post-war period as a new suburb town of Jakarta, Kebayoran Baru. Kebayoran Baru was the last re ...
and the Indonesian National Police hotline-emergency number is 110 which serves all over Indonesia 24 hours.
History
![COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Groepsportret van het corps van de veldpolitie Poedjon te Malang](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Groepsportret_van_het_corps_van_de_veldpolitie_Poedjon_te_Malang._TMnr_60005899.jpg)
While Indonesia was under
Dutch colonial
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rule, police duties were performed either by military establishments or the colonial police known as the ''veldpolitie,'' or ''field police''.
Japanese occupation during
WW II brought changes when the Japanese formed various armed organisations to support their war effort. This led to militarily trained youths being armed with confiscated Dutch arms to perform police duties.
After the Japanese occupation, the national police became an armed organization. The Indonesian police was established on 19 August 1945 (under the title of the National Police Agency (''Badan Kepolisian Negara'')) and its units fought in the
Indonesian National Revolution against the invading Dutch forces. The police also participated in suppressing the 1948 communist revolt in
Madiun. In 1962, the police was brought under the control of the Commander of the National Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence, becoming the Indonesian Police Forces (''Angkatan Kepolisian''). Following the
proclamation of independence, the police played a vital role when they actively supported the people's movement to dismantle the Japanese army, and to strengthen the defence of the newly created Republic of Indonesia. The police were not combatants who were required to surrender their weapons to the
Allied Forces. During
the revolution of independence, the police gradually formed into what is now known as ''Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia'' (Polri) or the Indonesian National Police. In April 1999, the police force officially regained its independence and now is separate from the armed forces proper.
1 July, which is marked as National Police Day (''Hari Bhayangkara''), honours the anniversary of the 1946 Cabinet resolution placing the INP as a national agency subordinated directly to the government of the Republic and thus responsible to the President (formerly the Prime Minister).
Duties and tasks
![Polisi officers lineup](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Polisi_officers_lineup.jpg)
The key tasks of the Indonesian National Police are to:
* maintain security and public order;
* enforce the law, and
* provide protection, and service to the community.
In carrying out these basic tasks, police are to:
* perform control, guard, escort and patrol of the community and government activities as needed;
* supply all activities to ensure the safety and smoothness of vehicular traffic on every kind of roadway,
* develop community awareness in the development of national law;
* implement order and ensure public safety;
* implement co-ordination, supervision, and technical guidance to the investigators, civil servants/authorities, and the forms of private security;
* implement the investigation against all criminal acts in accordance with the criminal procedure law and other legislation;
* implement identification such as police medical operations, psychology, and police forensic laboratory for the interests of the tasks set by the service,
* protect soul safety, property, society, and the environment from disturbances and/or disaster, including providing aid and relief to uphold human rights;
* serve interests of citizens for a while before it is handled by the agency and/or authorities;
* give services to the public in accordance with the interests of the police task environment;
* implement other duties in accordance with the Constitution and legislative acts, which in practice are regulated by Government Regulation;
* receive reports and/or complaints;
* perform crowd and public control;
* help resolve community disputes that may interfere with the public order;
* supervise the flow that can lead to the dismemberment or threaten the unity of the nation;
* publicise police regulations within the scope of police administrative authority;
* implement special examination as part of the police identification;
* respond first and rapid action to a scene;
* take the identity, fingerprints and photograph of a person for identification purposes;
* look for information and evidence;
* organise National Crime Information Centre;
* issue licence and / or certificate that is required to service the community;
* give security assistance in the trial and execution of court decisions, the activities of other agencies, as well as community activities; and
* receive, secure, and keep lost items located and found for a while until further identification
Hierarchy
The organization of the Indonesian National Police is hierarchical, headed by the POLRI general headquarters in
Kebayoran Baru
Kebayoran Baru is a district ( id, kecamatan) of South Jakarta, Indonesia. The name of the district was derived from an area which was developed in the post-war period as a new suburb town of Jakarta, Kebayoran Baru. Kebayoran Baru was the last re ...
. There is no differentiation between the central organization with its regional components.
*Regional Police Force ( id, Kepolisian Daerah, Polda) which covers an entire
province
A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or state. The term derives from the ancient Roman '' provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire's territorial possessions ou ...
and is headed by a two-star police general (Police Inspector). It was formerly known as Police Commissariats () and Regional Police Commands (, Komdak).
*Resort/Departmental Police Force ( id, Kepolisian Resor, Polres) which covers a city or
regency
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and is usually headed by a police officer holding the rank of Police Chief Commissioner for urban areas and a Police Deputy Chief Commissioner for rural areas. It was formerly known as Resort/Departmental Police Commands ().
*Sectoral Police Force ( id, Kepolisian Sektor, Polsek) which covers a
district
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and is usually headed by a police officer holding the rank of Police Commissioner for urban areas and a Police Deputy Commissioner for rural areas. Meanwhile in
Papua there are Polseks which are headed by officers with lesser ranks, such as Police Inspectors.
**Community Police Officers ( id, Bhayangkara Pembina Keamanan dan Ketertiban Masyarakat, abbreviated Bhabinkamtibmas, ) are senior
NCOs/Sub-Inspectors of Police officers which are coordinated under the Sectoral Police office. They are tasked in mentoring, supervising, and maintaining law and order in a particular smaller community which usually covers an
urban village
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and/or a rural village (''desa''). They are identified by their yellow
brassard
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printed "BHABINKAMTIBMAS" and are tasked to monitor local community activities such as during
election
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Elections have been the usual mechanism by which modern representative democracy has opera ...
s and/or other community gathering occasions.
Until 2010, there was also a police force division called Territorial Police Force ( id, Kepolisian Wilayah, Polwil) positioned between Polda and Polres. Polwils' divisions were based on
Dutch East Indian residencies. The legacy of Polwils remain on the
vehicle code on Indonesian vehicle registration plates.
Organization
Leadership elements
The leadership elements headed not only the Police Force General Headquarters ( id, Markas Besar Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, abbreviated Mabes Polri) in Jakarta, but also the entire Indonesian National Police Force.
* Chief of the Indonesian National Police ( id, Kepala Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, abbreviated Kapolri). He is appointed by and answerable only to the President of Indonesia; and
* Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police ( id, Wakil Kepala Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, abbreviated Wakapolri), who assists the Chief in managing the administration of the Police, representing the Chief in official duties, as well as executing other orders by the Chief.
Leadership support elements
Inspectorate
*General Inspectorate of the National Police ( id, Inspektorat Pengawasan Umum), tasked with assisting the Chief in the implementation of supervision as well as conducting general inspection and treasury within the National Police including non-structural organizational units under the control of chief of national police.
Assistants to the Chief of Police
*Assistant to the Chief of Police for Operations ( id, Asisten Kapolri Bidang Operasi), tasked with assisting the Chief of Police in the implementation of operational management functions within the police environment including external coordination and cooperation as well as community empowerment and other POLRI auxiliary elements.
*Assistant to the Chief of Police for General Planning and Budget ( id, Asisten Kapolri Bidang Perencanaan Umum dan Anggaran), tasked to assist the Chief of Police in the implementation of general planning and budgetary functions, including the development of organizational and management systems and research and development within the Indonesian national police.
*Assistant to the Chief of Police for Human Resources ('' id, Asisten Kapolri Bidang Sumber Daya Manusia''), tasked with assisting the Chief of Police in the implementation of human resources management functions, including efforts to maintain and improve the welfare of personnel within the Indonesian national police.
*Assistant to the Chief of Police for Facilities and Infrastructure ('' id, Asisten Kapolri Bidang Sarana dan Prasarana''), tasked with assisting the Chief of Police in the implementation of the function of facilities and infrastructure within the Police.
*Assistant to the Chief of Police for Logistics ('' id, Asisten Kapolri Bidang Logistik'') tasked with assisting the Chief of Police in the implementation of Police logistical efforts.
Divisions
*Profession and Security Division ('' id, Divisi Profesi dan Pengamanan '') is the special staffing element in the field of professional accountability and internal security. This division acts as the
internal affairs of the Police Force, in charge of enforcement of discipline and law and order of police personnel.
*Legal Division ('' id, Divisi Hukum'') serves as the legal office for the Chief of Police, tasked with the provision of legal research, legal support, legal advices, legal development, legal guidance, and human rights support within the Police Force.
*Public Affairs Division ('' id, Divisi Hubungan Masyarakat'') tasked with maintaining the public image and relations of the Police Force, as well as providing publicly-accessible Police data, information, and documentations.
*International Relations Division ('' id, Divisi Hubungan Internasional '') is an assistant element of international relations leadership that is under the Chief of Police. This section also oversees the Indonesian National Crime Bureau Interpol, to deal with transnational crimes.
*Police Information Technology Division ('' id, Divisi Teknologi Informasi Kepolisian''), is a supporting element in the field of informatics which includes information technology and electronic communications.
Advisory Staff
The Advisory Staff to the Chief of Police ('' id, Staf Ahli Kapolri'') advises the Chief of Police regarding strategic matters. The advisory staff consists of:
*Advisory Staff Coordinator ('' id, Koordinator Staf Ahli''), which coordinates the advisory staff's workflow;
*Advisor to the Chief of Police for Socio-Cultural Affairs ('' id, Staf Ahli Bidang Sosial Budaya'');
*Advisor to the Chief of Police for Political Affairs ('' id, Staf Ahli Bidang Politik'');
*Advisor to the Chief of Police for Economic Affairs ('' id, Staf Ahli Bidang Ekonomi''); and
*Advisor to the Chief of Police for Management Affairs ('' id, Staf Ahli Bidang Manajemen'').
Headquarters elements
* Executive Personal Staff ('' id, Staf Pribadi Pimpinan'') provides technical and administrative support and assistance to the Police Chief and Deputy Chief in executing their duties.
* General Secretariat ('' id, Sekretariat Umum'') provides general secretarial and administrative support within the Police Headquarters.
* Headquarters Service ('' id, Pelayanan Markas'') provides technical support and other services within the Police Headquarters, including Headquarters facility management and maintenance.
Central executive agencies
*Baintelkam, or the Intelligence and Security Agency ('' id, Badan Intelijen dan Keamanan'') is responsible for fostering and performing intelligence functions in the field of security for the purpose of performing the operational and management duties of the national police as well as to support the implementation of government duties in order to realize domestic security.
*Bareskrim, or the
Criminal Investigation Agency ('' id, Badan Reserse Kriminal'') is responsible for fostering and conducting criminal investigation and investigation functions, including the function of forensic laboratory identification, in the context of law enforcement.
*Baharkam, or the Security Maintenance Agency ('' id, Badan Pemelihara Keamanan'') is responsible for fostering and conducting security guidance functions that include the maintenance and efforts to improve the security and public order conditions in order to achieve domestic security.
*Korbrimob, Brimob, or the
Mobile Brigade Corps
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('' id, Korps Brigade Mobil'') is in charge of performing security counseling functions particularly with regard to the handling of high-intensity security disturbances, in the framework of enforcement of internal security.
*Korlantas, or the
Traffic Corps ('' id, Korps Lalu Lintas'') is responsible for fostering and organizing traffic functions that include community education, law enforcement, traffic assessment, registration and identification of drivers and motor vehicles, and conducting road patrols.
*Densus 88, or the
Detachment 88
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Anti-Terror Special Unit ('' id, Detasemen Khusus 88 Antiteror'') is responsible for carrying out intelligence, prevention, investigation, enforcement and operational support functions in the investigation and investigation of
terrorism
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.
Supporting elements
*Police Education and Training Institute ('' id, Lembaga Pendidikan dan Pelatihan'') or Lemdiklat for short, is in charge of planning, developing, and organizing the function of education and training in formation and development of and to the scope of the Indonesian National Police for ensuring education of recruits or personnel which are specializing in particular policing units which includes the maintaining of professionalism, managerial, academic, and vocational education. Lemdiklat is responsible for the operation of the following educational institutions:
**National Police Staff College ('' id, Sekolah Staf dan Pimpinan'') is the education implementing element and special staff educational institution related to the development of police management and administration within the officer corps. It consists of: (1) National Police Advanced Officers College ('' id, Sekolah Staf dan Pimpinan Pertama''), (2) National Police Junior Staff College ('' id, Sekolah Staf dan Pimpinan Menengah''), and (3) National Police Command and Staff College ('' id, Sekolah Staf dan Pimpinan Tinggi'').
**
Police Academy ('' id, Akademi Kepolisian'') is the element of officer rank formation of Police recruits.
**Police Higher Education College ('' id, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kepolisian'') is an education and staffing element concerned with higher education and the development of
police science Police science is the study and research which deals with police work. Studies and research in criminology, forensic science, psychiatry, psychology, jurisprudence, community policing, criminal justice, correctional administration and penology all c ...
.
**Police Officers' Candidate School ('' id, Sekolah Pembentukan Perwira'') is the element of education for the formation of Police Officers to become officer rank originating from enlisted or constable ranks of policemen and policewomen.
**Police Baccalaureate Inspector School ('' id, Sekolah Inspektur Polisi Sumber Sarjana'') is the element of education for the establishment of Police officer from graduates with
bachelor's degree
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, rather than via the Police Academy or Police Officer's Candidate School.
**Police Education and Training Centers ('' id, Pusat Pendidikan dan Pelatihan'').
*Police Medical and Health Center ('' id, Pusat Kedokteran dan Kesehatan''), including the Raden Said Soekanto National Police Central Hospital ('' id, Rumah Sakit Pusat Polri'') in
Jakarta, tasked with Police Force health administration, Police physical and psychological fitness, and Police healthcare.
*Police Finance Center ('' id, Pusat Keuangan'') tasked with Police Force financial management and administration.
*Police Research and Development Center ('' id, Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan'') tasked with Police Force research and development program management, research and development in public safety and order, research and development in public service, and other research and development functions.
*Police Historical and Heritage Center ('' id, Pusat Sejarah''), tasked with researching, documenting, recording, managing, educating, and collecting Police Force's historical memories, objects, and events. It also manages the Police Force Headquarters museum and library.
Regional Police
*The Regional Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Polda) is the main implementing unit of territoriality under the Chief of Police. Polda is responsible for carrying out national police duties at province level. A "Polda" is headed by a Regional Chief of Police (Kapolda), which is responsible to the Chief of national Police (Kapolri) and holds the rank of either Inspector General or Brigadier General. Kapolda is assisted by Deputy Chief of Police (Wakapolda).
*The Regional Police (Polda) is responsible for the Departmental Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Polres) which covers a city or district/municipal level in that province. For big cities, Departamental Police (Polres) forces are called Metropolitan Police (Polrestabes), and for the urban type it is named only City Police (Polresta). The Polres has a complete police task force, like a Polda, and is led by a Police Chief Commissioner (Kombes) (for city police) or Police Superintendent (AKBP) for regency police.
*Sectoral Police (Polsek) are led by a Police Superintendent (AKBP) or Police Commissioner (Kompol) (for urban divisions), while in other Poldas, Polseks are led by officers of Police chief inspector (AKP) rank for Rural areas. In some areas which are remote like
Papua, a Polsek may be led by a Police Inspector 2nd Class (Ipda).
Each Regional Police headquarters (''Polda'') which covers a province oversees the following directorates:
*Criminal Investigation Directorate
**Sub-directorate of Criminal Affairs
**Sub-Directorate for Crimes of Violence (''Jatanras'')
**Sub-directorate for Teens, Children and Women affairs
**Inafis Unit (Indonesia Automatic Finger Print Identification System) / Identification of TKP (Crime Scene)
*Directorate of Special Crimes Investigation
**Sub-Directorate of Corruption
**Sub-directorate of Land and building Property (''Hardabangtah'')
**Sub-directorate of Cyber Crimes
*Directorate of Drug Investigation
**Narcotics Subdivision
**Psychotropic subdivision
*Directorate of Intelligence and Security
*Directorate of Traffic Security
**Sub Directorate of Education and Conjecture (''Dikyasa'')
**Sub Directorate of Registration and Identification (''Regident'')
**Sub Directorate of Traffic Law Enforcement (''Gakkum'')
**Sub Directorate of Road Security and Safety (''Kamsel'')
**Sub Directorate of Road Escort and Patrol (''Patwal'')
**Sub Directorate of
Highway patrol
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(PJR)
*Animal Unit (''Unit Satwa'') - (mounted police and K9 dogs)
*Directorate of Community Guidance and Development (''Bimmas'', formerly ''Bina Mitra'')
*Patrol Units (Sabhara) Directorate - ("Alert Unit")
*Directorate of VIP and Important Facility Protection (''Pamobvit'')
*Directorate of
Water police
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(''Polair'')
*Directorate of Prisoners and Evidence Gathering (''Tahti'')
*Operations Bureau
*Human Resources Bureau
*Bureau of Infrastructure Facilities (''Sarpras'', formerly Logistic)
*Finance Office
*Bureau of internal Profession and Security (''Propam'') - (
Internal affairs unit)
*Law Bureau
*Public Relations and Press Service
*Regional Police Medical Bureau
Units
Special units
Public units
The following fall under department police headquarters (Polres) of cities and regencies:
Rank structure
In the early years, the Indonesian Police used European police style ranks like "
inspector" and "
commissioner". When the police were amalgamated with the military structure during the 1960s, the ranks changed to a military style such as "Captain", "Major" and "Colonel".
In the year 2000, when the Indonesian Police conducted the transition to a fully independent force out of the armed forces, they used British style police ranks like "Inspector" and "
Superintendent
Superintendent may refer to:
*Superintendent (police), Superintendent of Police (SP), or Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), a police rank
*Prison warden or Superintendent, a prison administrator
*Superintendent (ecclesiastical), a church exec ...
". In 2001, the Indonesian Police have returned to Dutch style ranks like "
Brigadier
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" and "Inspecteur" just like in the early years with some ''Indonesianized'' elements within the ranking system. The ranks are comparable with the
armed forces' rank system.
The following ranks are only used by personnel serving in the
Mobile Brigade Corps
The Mobile Brigade Corps ( id, Korps Brigade Mobil) abbreviated Brimob is the special operations, paramilitary, and tactical unit of the Indonesian National Police (Polri). It is one of the oldest existing units within Polri. Some of its main ...
and
Water police
Water police, also called harbor patrols, port police, marine/maritime police, nautical patrols, bay constables, river police, or maritime law enforcement or coastal police are police officers, usually a department of a larger police organizat ...
units:
Issues
Corruption
In the eyes of the people, the National Police force is "corrupt, brutal, and inept".
Even becoming a police officer can be expensive, with applicants having to pay up to Rp90 million, according to Indonesia Police Watch head, Neta Saputra Pane.
In April 2009, angry that the
Corruption Eradication Commission
Corruption Eradication Commission ( id, Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi), abbreviated as KPK, is an Indonesian government agency established to prevent and fight corruption in the country. Firli Bahuri, an active police general, is the current ch ...
(KPK) had tapped his phone while investigating a corruption case, Indonesian Police chief detective
Susno Duadji compared the KPK to a gecko ( id, cicak) fighting a crocodile ( id, buaya) meaning the police. Susno's comment, as it turned out, quickly backfired because the image of a ''cicak'' standing up to a ''buaya'' (similar to
David and Goliath
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imagery) immediately had wide appeal in Indonesia. A noisy popular movement in support of the ''cicak'' quickly emerged. Students staged pro-''cicak'' demonstrations, many newspapers ran cartoons with ''cicaks'' lining up against an ugly ''buaya'', and numerous TV talk shows took up the ''cicak'' versus ''buaya'' topic with enthusiasm. As a result, references to ''cicaks'' fighting a ''buaya'' have become a well-known part of the political imagery of Indonesia.
In June 2010, the Indonesian news magazine
Tempo
In musical terminology, tempo ( Italian, 'time'; plural ''tempos'', or ''tempi'' from the Italian plural) is the speed or pace of a given piece. In classical music, tempo is typically indicated with an instruction at the start of a piece (ofte ...
published a report on "fat bank accounts" held by senior police officers containing billions of rupiah. When the magazine went on sale in the evening groups of men said by witnesses to be police officers, went to newsstands with piles of cash to try to buy all the copies before they could be sold.
When KPK investigators tried to search Polri headquarters in 2010 as part of an investigation into Djoko Susilo, then the head of Korlantas (police corps of traffic), they were detained, and only released following the intervention of the president,
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Following a trial, Djoko was jailed for 18 years. Two years later, the KPK began investigating another senior police officer, Budi Gunawan, who was subsequently nominated for the post of National Police Chief. The KPK then named Budi a suspect and his nomination was withdrawn. However, he was later sworn in as deputy police chief. The police subsequently took revenge by charging three KPK commissioners with criminal offenses.
Violence and human rights abuses
Amnesty International has accused Polri of "widespread" torture and other abuses of arrested individuals. According to the organization, "Police in Indonesia shoot, beat and even kill people without fear of prosecution, leaving their victims with little hope of justice".
In 2014 the
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an international non-governmental organization, headquartered in New York City, that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. The group pressures governments, policy makers, companies, and individual human r ...
reported that a physical
virginity test
A virginity test is the practice and process of determining whether a girl or woman is a virgin; i.e., to determine that she has never engaged in, or been subjected to, sexual intercourse. The test typically involves a check for the presence of an ...
is routinely performed on female applicants to the police force.
An official admission of violence by police officers came in 2016 when Chief Gen. Badrodin Haiti admitted that officers of the
Detachment 88
Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 ( id, Detasemen Khusus 88 Antiteror), or Densus 88, is a tier one Indonesian National Police counter-terrorism squad formed on 30 June 2003, after the 2002 Bali bombings. It is funded, equipped, and trained b ...
anti-terror unit were responsible for the death in custody of terrorist suspect Siyono, who died of heart failure after being kicked hard enough in the chest to fracture his ribs. The
Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights stated in March 2016 that at least 121 terror suspects had died in custody since 2007
Amnesty International called in June 2019 for an investigation of "credible evidence" of a range of grave violations by police, who it alleged were responsible for 10 unlawful killings in the aftermath of the re-election of president Joko Widodo.
In July 2020, the Indonesian
Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence
The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence ( id, Komisi untuk Orang Hilang dan Korban Tindak Kekerasan (KontraS)) is an Indonesian human rights organization established in 1998 to investigate forced disappearance
An enforced d ...
(KontraS) issued a report detailing police brutality over the preceding year that resulted in 304 deaths and 1,627 injuries in 921 violent incidents. The report also mentioned arbitrary arrests of people demonstrating legally, and acts of discrimination towards
ethnic Papuans. The following year, the same organization reported 651 acts of violence against civilians resulting in 13 deaths and 98 injuries. Most of the deaths were caused by excessive violence and arbitrary shootings.
In the summer of 2022, an investigation into the
killing of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat
The killing of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat (sometimes also named as Joshua Hutabarat or Brigadier J), a 27-year-old Indonesian National Police officer, occurred on 8 July 2022. The ensuing investigation included allegations of an affa ...
, an Indonesian police officer, overcame an alleged cover-up by police generals to conceal an alleged premeditated murder committed by Inspector General
Ferdy Sambo
Ferdy Sambo (Indonesian: sæmboʊ born 19 February 1973) is a former high-ranking Indonesian National Police officer who last served as the Head of the Profession and Security Division of the Indonesian National Police (''Kadiv Propam Polri ...
, head of internal affairs of the Indonesian National Police, and four others,
including Sambo's wife.
The chair of Indonesia Police Watch called the affair "the worst scandal in the police's history".
On the 1st of October 2022, Indonesian riot police deployed tear gas inside
Kanjuruhan Stadium
Kanjuruhan Stadium ( Indonesian: ''Stadion Kanjuruhan'') was a multi-purpose stadium in Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. It was used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 42,449. It was the home ground of Arema, a football team in ...
in response to a pitch invasion and clashes with football supporters, which triggered a
stampede
A stampede () is a situation in which a group of large animals suddenly start running in the same direction, especially because they are excited or frightened. Non-human species associated with stampede behavior include zebras, cattle, elephants ...
of people in the stadium trying to escape from the effects of the gas. A crush formed at an exit, resulting in fans being
asphyxiated
Asphyxia or asphyxiation is a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body which arises from abnormal breathing. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs. There are many circumstances that can ...
. As a result, 134 people died, and more than 500 were injured. The
National Commission on Human Rights in Indonesia (KOMNAS HAM) investigated the use of tear gas by police, and found that the Indonesian National Police were one of 6 parties responsible for the tragedy due to excessive use of tear gas inside the stadium. Other visual investigations, such as one b
Narasi also highlighted the force's abusive and excessive use of tear gas. As of the 21st October 2022, 9 Brimob officers along with the Head of Malang Police were removed from their posts, along with 3 other officers being formally declared as suspects for their alleged role in the tragedy by ordering the firing of tear gas to their subordinates.
Equipment
Firearms
![Sabhara officer](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Sabhara_officer.jpg)
The standard issue sidearm to all Indonesian National Police officers is the
Taurus Model 82
The Taurus Model 82 is a 6-shot, .38 Special, medium frame revolver manufactured by Taurus. Some variations of the Model 82 feature a lanyard loop to secure the revolver. The revolver is similar in configuration to the Smith and Wesson Model 10 ...
revolver in
.38 Special
The .38 Special, also commonly known as .38 S&W Special (not to be confused with .38 S&W), .38 Smith & Wesson Special, .38 Spl, .38 Spc, (pronounced "thirty-eight special"), or 9x29mmR is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge designed by Smith & ...
. While police personnel attached to special units such as
Detachment 88
Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 ( id, Detasemen Khusus 88 Antiteror), or Densus 88, is a tier one Indonesian National Police counter-terrorism squad formed on 30 June 2003, after the 2002 Bali bombings. It is funded, equipped, and trained b ...
, Gegana and
BRIMOB
The Mobile Brigade Corps ( id, Korps Brigade Mobil) abbreviated Brimob is the special operations, paramilitary, and tactical unit of the Indonesian National Police (Polri). It is one of the oldest existing units within Polri. Some of its mai ...
are issued with the
Glock 17
Glock is a brand of polymer- framed, short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Austrian manufacturer Glock Ges.m.b.H. The firearm entered Austrian military and police service by 1982 after it was th ...
semi-automatic pistol.
Heavy arms are always available to Indonesian police personnel, such as the
Heckler & Koch MP5
The Heckler & Koch MP5 (german: Maschinenpistole 5) is a 9x19mm Parabellum submachine gun, developed in the 1960s by a team of engineers from the German small arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. There are over 100 variants and clones of the MP5, ...
sub-machine gun,
Remington 870
The Remington Model 870 is a pump-action shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms Company, LLC. It is widely used by the public for shooting sports, hunting and self-defense, as well as by law enforcement and military organizations worldwide.
D ...
shotgun,
Steyr AUG assault rifle,
AK-101
The AK-101 is an assault rifle of the Kalashnikov series. It's marketed at those looking for a weapon that combines the logistical compatibility and familiarity of the 5.56×45mm NATO round with the reliability of a Kalashnikov. The design of t ...
,
M4 carbine
The M4 carbine (officially Carbine, Caliber 5.56 mm, M4) is a 5.56×45mm NATO, gas-operated, magazine-fed carbine developed in the United States during the 1980s. It is a shortened version of the M16A2 assault rifle.
The M4 is extensively ...
,
SIG MCX
The SIG MCX is a family of firearms designed and manufactured by SIG Sauer, produced in both selective fire and semi-automatic only models, and features a short-stroke gas piston system, which is inherited from the earlier SIG MPX submachine g ...
,
SIG MPX
The SIG MPX is a gas-operated submachine gun designed and manufactured by SIG Sauer, and is primarily chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. It is a gas-operated firearm featuring a closed, rotating bolt. These design features, rare in submac ...
,
M1 Carbine
The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The M1 carbine was produced ...
. and other weapons. The standard rifle for the Indonesian National Police are the
Pindad SS1
The SS1 (short for , ) is the standard assault rifle of the Indonesian armed forces and Indonesian National Police. It is based on the FN FNC rifle but modified in order to meet ergonomic and tropical environment needs.
The assault rifles are g ...
and the
M16 rifle
The M16 rifle (officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-ro ...
. Units are also issued the
"Sabhara"/Police V1-V2 Pindad SS1 special law enforcement assault rifle.
Police vehicles
The police vehicles that are usually operated by the Indonesian Police ("Polri") for
patrol and
law enforcement
Law enforcement is the activity of some members of government who act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules
Rule or ruling may refer to:
Education ...
activities are mainly
Ford Focus sedan,
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1973.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hin ...
,
Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra, also known as the Hyundai Avante ( ko, 현대 아반떼), is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. The Elantra was initially marketed as the ''Lantra'' in Australia and some European m ...
(for some police regions),
Mitsubishi Strada/Triton,
Isuzu D-Max
The Isuzu D-Max is a pickup truck manufactured since 2002 by Isuzu Motors. A successor of the Isuzu Faster/KB, the first and second-generation model shares its platform with the Chevrolet Colorado. The third-generation model shares its plat ...
,
Nissan Almera
The Nissan Almera is a line of automobiles that has been manufactured by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 1995. For its early generations, the Almera is a compact car (C-segment), essentially being the European export-market version ...
and
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger is a nameplate that has been used on multiple model lines of pickup trucks sold by Ford worldwide. The nameplate has been used for distinct model lines of vehicles worldwide since 1982 from the compact and mid-size pickup category. ...
. Such vehicles are usually operated by the "Sabhara" police unit and other units which the vehicles are mainly colored dark-
grey
Grey (more common in British English) or gray (more common in American English) is an intermediate color between black and white. It is a neutral or achromatic color, meaning literally that it is "without color", because it can be composed o ...
. In some areas, usually in rural places, the vehicles are not up-to date compared to the ones in the major urban areas in the country, so some police vehicles still use older versions such as the
Toyota Kijang
The Toyota Kijang is a series of pickup trucks, multi purpose vehicles and light commercial vehicles sold mainly in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and India by Toyota. It was first introduced in Indonesia in 1977 and had become the most popular car in ...
and
Mitsubishi Kuda.
Special Investigation units usually operate in black
Toyota Avanza
The Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia are cars developed by Daihatsu and marketed by both Toyota and Daihatsu. It is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and mainly sold with three-row seating. The Avanza and Xenia were developed as an entry-level MPV ...
s and some are unmarked vehicles. Police laboratory and forensics ("Puslabfor") units are issued dark-grey police
Suzuki APV,
Isuzu D-Max
The Isuzu D-Max is a pickup truck manufactured since 2002 by Isuzu Motors. A successor of the Isuzu Faster/KB, the first and second-generation model shares its platform with the Chevrolet Colorado. The third-generation model shares its plat ...
,
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger is a nameplate that has been used on multiple model lines of pickup trucks sold by Ford worldwide. The nameplate has been used for distinct model lines of vehicles worldwide since 1982 from the compact and mid-size pickup category. ...
,
Toyota Fortuner
The Toyota Fortuner, also known as the Toyota SW4, is a mid-size SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota since 2004. Built on the Hilux pickup truck platform, it features two/three rows of seats and is available in either rear-whee ...
or
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
The is a line of light-duty commercial vehicles manufactured by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, part of Daimler Truck, subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group. The Canter is manufactured since 1963, now in its eighth generation. The Can ...
vehicles.
The Traffic Police Corps ("Korlantas") usually uses vehicles such as the
Mazda 6
, commonly referred to as simply Mazda, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Fuchū, Hiroshima, Japan.
In 2015, Mazda produced 1.5 million vehicles for global sales, the majority of which (nearly one mi ...
,
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1973.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hin ...
,
Mitsubishi Galant,
Toyota Vios
The Toyota Vios is a nameplate used for subcompact cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota, primarily for markets in Southeast Asia, China and Taiwan since 2002. Slotted below the compact Corolla, the Vios serves as the replacement t ...
,
Ford Focus sedan,
Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra, also known as the Hyundai Avante ( ko, 현대 아반떼), is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. The Elantra was initially marketed as the ''Lantra'' in Australia and some European m ...
,
Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is a compact executive sedan that is battery powered and produced by Tesla. Limited production of the Model 3 began in mid-2017, with the first production vehicle rolling off the assembly line on July 7, 2017. The offici ...
(mostly in
Jakarta), Ford Ranger and
Hino Dutro
The Hino Dutro ( ja, 日野デュトロ) is a light commercial truck manufactured by Hino Motors. It is a rebadged version of the Toyota Dyna. Like the Dyna and its twin Toyoace, the Dutro is built on the U300 platform for the standard cab, or U ...
coloured white and blue. Some vehicles for traffic patrol are also used such as the
Toyota Rush
The is a mini SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Daihatsu since 1997 as the successor to the F300 series Rocky. It was initially offered in both short and long-wheelbase configurations before the former stopped production in ...
and
Daihatsu Terios
The is a mini SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Daihatsu since 1997 as the successor to the F300 series Rocky. It was initially offered in both short and long-wheelbase configurations before the former stopped production in ...
.
Sedan types are usually used for highway and road patrolling and escort.
Double-Cab types are usually used for Traffic incidents and traffic management law enforcement activities.
Police vehicles coloured
orange
Orange most often refers to:
*Orange (fruit), the fruit of the tree species '' Citrus'' × ''sinensis''
** Orange blossom, its fragrant flower
*Orange (colour), from the color of an orange, occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum
* ...
usually
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1998. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The ...
and
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1973.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hin ...
sedans and white-
orange
Orange most often refers to:
*Orange (fruit), the fruit of the tree species '' Citrus'' × ''sinensis''
** Orange blossom, its fragrant flower
*Orange (colour), from the color of an orange, occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum
* ...
Chevrolet Captiva
The Chevrolet Captiva is a compact crossover SUV marketed by General Motors under their Chevrolet marque. The first generation was developed by GM Korea, based on the GM Theta platform and derived from the S3X concept car revealed in 2004. Rel ...
s are operated by the Vital Object Protection unit ("Pam Obvit") and usually parked outside and operated for international embassies, airports, and other special specified locations. It is also used by the Tourist police for patrol.
For the special police,
counter-terrorism
Counterterrorism (also spelled counter-terrorism), also known as anti-terrorism, incorporates the practices, military tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, law enforcement, business, and intelligence agencies use to combat or ...
and anti-riot units such as the
Mobile Brigade or "Brimob",
Detachment 88
Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 ( id, Detasemen Khusus 88 Antiteror), or Densus 88, is a tier one Indonesian National Police counter-terrorism squad formed on 30 June 2003, after the 2002 Bali bombings. It is funded, equipped, and trained b ...
and "
Gegana" units usually use special costumed vehicles for special operations such as the
Pindad Komodo
The Komodo is a 4x4 light armored car developed and produced by Pindad. The vehicle was developed after Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made a visit to Pindad's main office and asked them to create an indigenous tactical vehicl ...
, Barracuda
APC, and modified armored
Mitsubishi Strada
The is a group of autonomous Japanese multinational companies in a variety of industries.
Founded by Yatarō Iwasaki in 1870, the Mitsubishi Group historically descended from the Mitsubishi zaibatsu, a unified company which existed from 1870 ...
s, 2002
Nissan Terrano
The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1985. The vehicle was originally sharing Nissan's compact pickup truck platform, and having been through four generations is now in its fifth incarnation. Si ...
Spirits' and other special double-cabin and
SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definiti ...
vehicle types. Vehicles are coloured dark-grey with the bumper coloured
orange
Orange most often refers to:
*Orange (fruit), the fruit of the tree species '' Citrus'' × ''sinensis''
** Orange blossom, its fragrant flower
*Orange (colour), from the color of an orange, occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum
* ...
identifying vehicles of the special police units. Some special operational "Gegana" and "Densus 88" vehicles are coloured
black
Black is a color which results from the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, without hue, like white and grey. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness. Black and white ...
also with
orange
Orange most often refers to:
*Orange (fruit), the fruit of the tree species '' Citrus'' × ''sinensis''
** Orange blossom, its fragrant flower
*Orange (colour), from the color of an orange, occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum
* ...
bumpers.
Other customised vehicles used for mobilisation of police personnel are usually modified
Suzuki Mega Carrys,
Isuzu Elf
The is a medium duty truck produced by Isuzu since 1959. Outside Japan it is known as N series and Q Series. The range was originally mainly available in Japan and other Asian countries. Australia was another important market for the Elf and ...
s and
Toyota Dyna
The Toyota Dyna is a light to medium-duty cab over truck for commercial use. In the Japanese market, the Dyna is sold alongside its twin called the Toyoace. The Toyoace was a renaming of the Toyopet SKB Truck as a result of a 1956 public competi ...
s with horizontal side sitting facilities inside of the trunk covered by dark colored canvas for canopy. Costumed patrol pick-ups with mounted sitting facilities on the trunk covered with canopy are also operated by the police to carry police personnel during
patrol, the pick-ups are usually
Isuzu Panther
The Isuzu Panther is a line of multi-purpose vehicle and pickup truck manufactured by Isuzu from 1991 until 2020 and developed in Indonesia for the Southeast Asian market. The second generation Panther was also manufactured and marketed in In ...
pick-ups and usually operate in rural areas.
For high-ranking officers (usually generals), issued cars are usually grey (some black) full to compact
sedans and Mid to Full-sized
SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definiti ...
s. Such cars are mainly
chauffeured
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry ...
,
Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two ...
,
Toyota Land Cruiser
The (also sometimes spelled as LandCruiser) is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is Toyota's longest running series of models. , the sales of the Land Cruiser totalled more than ...
,
Suzuki Grand Vitara and
Toyota Prado
The is a full-size four-wheel drive vehicle in the Land Cruiser range produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota. The Prado is one of the smaller vehicles in the Land Cruiser range. From 2009, the Prado is based on Toyota's J150 platform. In ...
. Some use black
Toyota Innova
The Toyota Innova is a car manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Toyota since 2004. It is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) or minivan and mainly sold with three-row seating. Its official name in Indonesia is Toyota Kijang Innova, while for other ...
.
File:Indonesian police patrol car.jpg, A Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1973.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hin ...
patrol car used by Sabhara patrol unit officers
File:Indonesian traffic police car.jpg, A Mazda6
The Mazda6 (known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan and China, derived from the Italian '' attenzione'') is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda since 2002, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.
The Mazda6 was marketed as the first example of the c ...
patrol car used by the Traffic unit
File:Madiun Indonesia Police-car-01.jpg, A Customized Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger is a nameplate that has been used on multiple model lines of pickup trucks sold by Ford worldwide. The nameplate has been used for distinct model lines of vehicles worldwide since 1982 from the compact and mid-size pickup category. ...
used by the Mobile Brigade Corps
The Mobile Brigade Corps ( id, Korps Brigade Mobil) abbreviated Brimob is the special operations, paramilitary, and tactical unit of the Indonesian National Police (Polri). It is one of the oldest existing units within Polri. Some of its main ...
File:Komodo APC variant Indodefence 2012.jpg, A Pindad Komodo
The Komodo is a 4x4 light armored car developed and produced by Pindad. The vehicle was developed after Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made a visit to Pindad's main office and asked them to create an indigenous tactical vehicl ...
Indonesian Mobile Brigade special police tactical vehicle
File:BRIMOB vehicle.jpg, Police Mobile Brigade riot vehicle
File:Yamaha Police Indonesia.JPG, Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:
* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services, established in 1887. The company is the largest shareholder of Yamaha Motor Company (below).
** Yamaha Music Foundation, an organization estab ...
XJ900P Indonesian Traffic police motorcycle
File:Barracuda water cannon (front view).jpg, Barracuda APC Mobile Brigade riot control vehicle
File:Friendly Police van, Bali, August 2012. (7819367248).jpg, Daihatsu Gran Max
The is a series of light commercial vehicles (vans and pickup trucks) produced and sold by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu since late 2007. It is also Rebadging, rebadged and marketed by Toyota as the Toyota LiteAce and Toyota TownAce since 2008 ...
Indonesian Tourist Police Service Van
File:Indonesian patrol in car, Sekilas Lintas Kepolisian Republik Indonesia, p32.jpg, An Indonesian Police patrol vehicle circa 1976
File:IndonesianK9police vehicle.jpg, An Indonesian K9 Police Unit Vehicle
File:Indonesian off road police motorbike.jpg, Police Off-Road Kawasaki KLX 250 units
Uniform
![Daily police uniform, Sekilas Lintas Kepolisian Republik Indonesia, p95](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Daily_police_uniform%2C_Sekilas_Lintas_Kepolisian_Republik_Indonesia%2C_p95.jpg)
The National Police Force of Indonesia had changes for uniform colours about 3 times, the periods are:
* Since first formed until mid 70s, the uniform colour was
khaki
The color khaki (, ) is a light shade of tan with a slight yellowish tinge.
Khaki has been used by many armies around the world for uniforms and equipment, particularly in arid or desert regions, where it provides camouflage relative to sandy ...
like the current
Indian Police uniform.
* Since the late 70s until mid 90s, the uniform colour was
light brown and
brown
Brown is a color. It can be considered a composite color, but it is mainly a darker shade of orange. In the CMYK color model used in printing or painting, brown is usually made by combining the colors orange and black. In the RGB color model us ...
.
* Since mid 90s until now the colour are brownish grey and dark brown.
Based on the regulation of the Chief of the Indonesian National Police, there are four types of uniform worn by police personnel which are:
* ceremonial uniform (PDU: PDU-I, PDU-II, PDU-III, PDU-IV)
* parade uniform (PDP: PDU Danup, PDU Danpas)
* service uniform (PDH: with uniform, and without uniform)
* field uniform (PDL: PDL-I, PDL-II which are PDL-II Two Tone, PDL-II Brimob Camo, PDL-II Black, PDL-II Reconnaissance, PDL-II Cavalry, PDL-II Highway Patrol, PDL-II Marine Police)
Ceremonial and service uniform are equipped with
gorget paches (officially called "
Monogram"). Higher officers (Brigadier General above) wear red while the rest wear dark brown.
Field and service uniform are equipped with office badge on left sleeve, and corps badge on the right sleeve. Officer with command held wears his/her office badge (Lencana Tanda Jabatan) on the right pocket and usually carries
baton (called tongkat komando) while others don't.
Headgears and beret colors:
*Red - Criminal Investigation Units ("Reserse", came from Dutch word
recherche) - don't wear berets during investigative work. They sometimes wear white dress shirt with red tie.
*Dark Blue beret -
Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob)
The Mobile Brigade Corps ( id, Korps Brigade Mobil) abbreviated Brimob is the special operations, paramilitary, and tactical unit of the Indonesian National Police (Polri). It is one of the oldest existing units within Polri. Some of its main ...
*Blackish Dark Brown beret - "Sabhara"
*Light Blue beret - Internal Affairs Division (Police Provosts)
*
Peaked cap
The peaked cap, peaked hat, service cap, barracks cover or combination cap is a form of headgear worn by the armed forces of many nations, as well as many uniformed civilian organisations such as law enforcement agencies and fire departments. It ...
with White piping - Traffic Policemen
National Police Pledge (''Tribrata'')
The National Police Pledge is a pledge of loyalty and fidelity of all sworn personnel and constables to the government and people of Indonesia, the principles of nationhood and the Constitution.
Personnel
File:Brimob pelopor.png, Brimob personnel
File:Indonesian mobile brigade riot police.jpg, Brimob personnel during Riot control
File:SABHARA.jpg, Sabhara personnel
File:Polisi patroli.jpg, Sabhara Patrolmen
File:Indonesian police provosts.jpg, Internal Affairs officers (known locally as Police Provosts)
File:Jakarta Indonesia Police-officers-01.jpg, Traffic Policemen
File:Mika10.jpg, Criminal Detective Unit personnel
File:Taruna akpol.jpg, Police Academy Cadets
File:Indonesian mounted police.jpg, Mounted Police
File:Indonesian K9 unit, Sekilas Lintas Kepolisian Republik Indonesia, p58.jpg, K9 Policemen circa 1970s
File:Indonesian search and rescue airmen, Sekilas Lintas Kepolisian Republik Indonesia, p47.jpg, Police Aviation personnel
File:Polairud.jpg, Water Policemen
File:Polisi Udara.jpg, Police Aviation officers
File:Mobile Brigade officers and equipment.jpg, Brimob Riot control personnel
File:Polisi lalu lintas.jpg, Motorcycle Traffic policeman
File:Gegana bomb disposal.jpg, Gegana Bomb Disposal operator
List of Chiefs of Police (''Kapolri'')
In popular culture
Film
*Menumpas Teroris, 1986 - starring
Barry Prima
Humbertus Knoch or better known as Barry Prima (born 19 August 1954) is an Indonesian actor and martial artist of mixed Dutch and Sundanese who was one of the biggest stars of Indonesian cinema during the 1980s.
Filmography
The following is ...
and
El Manik
*Arie Hanggara, 1985: A true story of the death of an 8-year-old boy by his stepmother starring
Deddy Mizwar
Deddy Mizwar (born 5 March 1955) is an Indonesian actor, film director and politician, born of an Indo (Dutch- Betawi) father and Betawi- Bugis mother. He is the Chairman of Indonesia's National Film Advisory Board (''Badan Pertimbangan Perfilman N ...
*The Police (2009 film), starring
Vino G Bastian
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The Raid (2011 film)
''The Raid'' is a 2011 Indonesian action thriller film written, directed and edited by Gareth Evans. The film stars Iko Uwais, who previously worked with Evans in another action film, ''Merantau'', released in 2009. In the film, an elite squad ...
, starring
Iko Uwais
Uwais Qorny (), known professionally as Iko Uwais, is an Indonesian actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, and martial artist. He is best known for acting in the action films '' Merantau'' (2009), '' The Raid'' (2011), '' The Raid 2'' (2014), ...
,
Joe Taslim
Johannes Taslim (born 23 June 1981) is an Indonesian actor and martial artist. He was a member of Indonesia's judo national team from 1997 to 2009. He is known for his roles as Sergeant Jaka in ''The Raid'' (2011), Jah in ''Fast & Furious 6'' ...
&
Donny Alamsyah
Donny Alamsyah (born 7 December 1978) is an Indonesian actor, best known internationally for his role in action films ''Merantau'' (2009) and '' The Raid'' (2011). He became well known in Indonesia for his appearance in the 2006 criminal drama f ...
*
Java Heat
Java (; id, Jawa, ; jv, ꦗꦮ; su, ) is one of the Greater Sunda Islands in Indonesia. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north. With a population of 151.6 million people, Java is the world's mos ...
, 2013 starring
Kellan Lutz
Kellan Christopher Lutz (born March 15, 1985) is an American actor and model. He made his film debut in ''Stick It'' (2006), and is best known for playing Emmett Cullen in ''The Twilight Saga'' film series (2008–2012). He has since played Pos ...
,
Ario Bayu
Ario Bayu Wicaksono (born 6 February 1985) is an Indonesian actor.
Early life and career
Born in Jakarta to Javanese parents, Ario Bayu had spent nearly all of his formative years in the city of Hamilton, New Zealand, where his father studi ...
, T.Wifnu Wikana &
Mickey Rourke
Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr. (; born September 16, 1952) is an American actor and former boxer who has appeared primarily as a leading man in drama, action, and thriller films.
During the star of the 1980s, Rourke played supporting roles i ...
*22 Minutes, 2018, starring
Ario Bayu
Ario Bayu Wicaksono (born 6 February 1985) is an Indonesian actor.
Early life and career
Born in Jakarta to Javanese parents, Ario Bayu had spent nearly all of his formative years in the city of Hamilton, New Zealand, where his father studi ...
Television
* 86 - 2014–present (based on show
Cops), shown on
NET TV every Monday to Friday at 6 am
Western Indonesian Time
The Indonesian Archipelago geographically stretches across four time zones from UTC+06:00 in Aceh to UTC+09:00 in Papua. However, the Indonesian government recognises only three time zones in its territory, namely:
*Western Indonesia Time (W ...
* The Police, every day at 11 pm
Western Indonesian Time
The Indonesian Archipelago geographically stretches across four time zones from UTC+06:00 in Aceh to UTC+09:00 in Papua. However, the Indonesian government recognises only three time zones in its territory, namely:
*Western Indonesia Time (W ...
on
Trans 7
Trans- is a Latin prefix meaning "across", "beyond", or "on the other side of".
Used alone, trans may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media
* Trans (festival), a former festival in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
* ''Trans'' (fil ...
*Cleansing Kalijodo,
2016. Starring
Ario Bayu
Ario Bayu Wicaksono (born 6 February 1985) is an Indonesian actor.
Early life and career
Born in Jakarta to Javanese parents, Ario Bayu had spent nearly all of his formative years in the city of Hamilton, New Zealand, where his father studi ...
(as then-Chief of Penjaringan Sectoral Police Police Captain Krishna Murti) and
Fauzi Baadila (as Daeng Aziz) on
Crime + Investigation
In ordinary language, a crime is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority. The term ''crime'' does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition,Farmer, Lindsay: "Crime, definitions of", in Ca ...
See also
*
Indonesian Military (TNI)
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Criminal Investigation Agency (''Bareskrim'')
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Mobile Brigade Corps
The Mobile Brigade Corps ( id, Korps Brigade Mobil) abbreviated Brimob is the special operations, paramilitary, and tactical unit of the Indonesian National Police (Polri). It is one of the oldest existing units within Polri. Some of its main ...
*
Detachment 88 (Densus 88) AT
*
Gegana
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Municipal Police (Indonesia)
The ''Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja'' (translated literally as "Public Order Enforcers Police", abbreviated as Satpol PP, Pol-PP, or PolPP), are municipal police units throughout Indonesia which are under the control of the local governments of eac ...
*
Military Police Corps (Indonesia)
The ( id, Pusat Polisi Militer Tentara Nasional Indonesia) or Joint Military Police Command of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) is one of the central executive agencies within the TNI which has the role of administering administra ...
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Army Military Police Corps (Indonesia)
Puspomad ( Indonesian: ''Pusat Polisi Militer Angkatan Darat'') or Army Military Police Command, which all of its personnel are part of the Military Police Corps (CPM) ( Indonesian: ''Korps Polisi Militer'') is one of the military general techn ...
References
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Further reading
* Amnesty International. (2009) "Indonesia: Unfinished Business: Police Accountability in Indonesia" (24 June 2009)
* International Crisis Group. (2001) ''Indonesia : National Police reform''. Jakarta / Brussels : International Crisis Group. ICG Asia report; no.13
* David Jansen. (2008) "Relations among security and law enforcement institutions in Indonesia", ''Contemporary Southeast Asia'', Vol.30, No.3, 429-54
* "Networked Security in Indonesia: The Case of the Police in Yogyakarta." Doctoral Dissertation, Australian National University (April 2010).
External links
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Community of Indonesian National Police
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