Indonesian Minister Floats Idea to Place National Police Force Under Ministry Responsibility

The Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, floats the opportunity to change the Indonesian National Police’s position within the government structure. The police are now working under the direct auspices of the Indonesian President.

Yusril said the civil residents are allowed to propose a repositioning of the Polri institution. “The civilians are welcome to discuss and debate (the repositioning of Polri) academically, and we consider it as a contribution of ideas”.

According to Yusril, such ideas can be proposed through the Police Reform Commission, which will be formed by President Prabowo Subianto. “To discuss the best structure for the police force within the government”.

Yusril said it is possible for the Indonesian National Police to be working under an existing ministry or even form a new Ministry nomenclature. “Feel free to discuss it, and President Prabowo will make the decision”.

According to Yusril, the change in Polri structure under the government is the authority of President Prabowo, together with the House of Representatives. “We leave it to him, and I believe the best decision will be made”.

Yusril mentioned that talks about police force repositioning emerged after Prabowo decided to form the Police Reform Commission. According to him, the plan requires further review and discussions; thus, he asked citizens to patiently await the commission’s establishment.