Police Reform Discussions Resume: Should National Police Chief Suyudi Revisit KPRP Recommendations?

KPRP Recommendations Hope to Guide the National Police Chief

The hope that KPRP recommendations will serve as a reference for the new leadership of the National Police was also expressed by Kompolnas Commissioner Choirul Anam.

Anam stated that the recommendations compiled by KPRP are expected to inspire and guide General Suyudi in carrying out the police reform agenda.

"Yes, we indeed have high hopes that KPRP recommendations become a spirit and a guide for the new National Police Chief. This hope is shared with Mr. Jimly Asshiddiqie and other colleagues," Anam told Kompas.com on Monday.

He added that this hope is also linked to the vision and mission of General Suyudi, along with explanations provided during various occasions, including interactions with Kompolnas.

According to Anam, several points are of concern in the communication between Kompolnas and police leadership, namely the establishment of a clean police institution internally, having accountable governance, and being capable of providing the best service and protection to the public.

"This has always been highlighted in various interactions, including those between Kompolnas and the Current National Police Chief and other senior police officials," he said.

Anam hopes that the spirit of improvement can progress alongside the implementation of KPRP recommendations, so that changes occur not only at the policy level but also in police service practices.

DPR Opens Space for Follow-Up on KPRP Recommendations

From the legislative side, Deputy Chair of Commission III of the DPR Ahmad Sahroni stated that they are open to various inputs aimed at improving the police institution.

According to Sahroni, the KPRP recommendations should be received openly by the police and followed up concretely in the field.

"As partners in Commission III, we view any positive input for the police as something that should be welcomed and accepted openly. I believe the National Police Chief shares the same perspective. It remains to be seen how we ensure these recommendations are effectively implemented in the field," Sahroni said to Kompas.com on Monday.

He assessed that the majority of the KPRP recommendations are generally aligned with the current police reform agenda.

Therefore, these recommendations need to be integrated into the improvement programs that the police have prepared.

Meanwhile, points that have not been accommodated can be followed up through the internal policies of the National Police Chief.

"Certainly, these recommendations need to be integrated with existing agendas, but I have observed that broadly, most of the recommendations align with the police reform agenda. If there are any that haven't, the National Police Chief can follow them up with appropriate internal policies," he stated.

Regarding the push for revising the Police Law, as one of the KPRP recommendations, Sahroni has also expressed support for efforts to incorporate various inputs aimed at enhancing the capacity and capabilities of the police.

"Yes, of course. The spirit is to welcome all positive contributions and ensure there is follow-up for the enhancement of the capacity and capabilities of this partner institution," Sahroni concluded.