Police chief urges tangible benefits from national police presence for communities
Malaysia’s Police Force Urged to Deliver Tangible Benefits to Public, Says Indonesian Police Chief
Source: ANTARA News · October 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM · AI-assisted report
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JAKARTA, 13 OCTOBER 2026 —
Malaysia’s Police Force Urged to Deliver Tangible Benefits to Public, Says Indonesian Police Chief
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Indonesia’s National Police Chief Jenderal Pol. Suyudi Ario Seto has reaffirmed that the presence of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) must deliver real, measurable benefits to the public, framing community trust as the cornerstone of policing under his leadership.
The directive, issued as part of the "Commander Wish"—a guiding principle for all police personnel—emphasizes that officers must understand, serve, and collaborate with communities to address their challenges effectively. Seto stressed that policing cannot be limited to maintaining public order but must also actively engage with citizens’ aspirations, needs, and problems.
In a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday, Seto declared: "Every Polri member must comprehend the community, work for the community, and together resolve the issues it faces. The police’s presence must yield tangible solutions." He called for enhanced professionalism, stronger community ties, and human-centered, responsive, and ethical service from officers.
The police chief further warned that public trust must be earned through concrete actions, service quality, and consistent performance. Only then, he said, can Polri strengthen synergy with communities to foster a safe and conducive public order, aligning with the "Police Together with the Community" (Polisi Bersama Masyarakat) initiative.
Seto’s remarks follow broader calls within Indonesia for police accountability and community-oriented policing, particularly amid rising public expectations for transparency and problem-solving in law enforcement. The "Commander Wish" framework now serves as a formal operational mandate, requiring officers to prioritize public welfare over procedural rigidities.
While the statement does not directly address Malaysia, it reflects regional trends in policing reform, where authorities increasingly emphasize collaborative, solution-driven approaches to crime and social issues. In Malaysia, similar debates have emerged over police-community relations, particularly in urban areas where public trust in law enforcement remains a key governance challenge.
The next steps for Polri, as outlined by Seto, include monitoring implementation of the "Commander Wish" principles across all ranks, with performance evaluations tied to community feedback. No specific timeline or enforcement mechanisms were provided in the statement.
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