TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Commission for the Acceleration of Police Reform has submitted a comprehensive ten-volume final report to President Prabowo Subianto, outlining six key recommendations aimed at overhauling the country’s police institution.
The report was handed over at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Commission chair Jimly Asshiddiqie said the documents contain a wide range of policy reform options and institutional alternatives for both the government and the Indonesian National Police.
“We submitted ten volumes covering comprehensive policy reforms and alternative measures to be implemented by the government and the police,” Jimly said after meeting the president.
He added that Law No. 2 of 2002 on the National Police is likely to be revised to accommodate the commission’s recommendations. A draft bill incorporating new reform points is already being prepared for deliberation in the House of Representatives (DPR).
Formed on November 7, 2025, the commission completed its report within three months after conducting studies and consultations with a broad range of stakeholders, including state institutions, civil society groups, police officials, and regional communities.
Six Key Recommendations
1. Police to Remain Under the President
The commission recommends that the police remain directly under the president, rejecting proposals to place the force under a ministry. Jimly said the commission concluded such a move would create more drawbacks than benefits.
The view was shared by Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Law Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who said the president agreed the police should not be placed under either a new or existing ministry.
2. Strengthening Kompolnas Oversight
The commission calls for a stronger role for the National Police Commission (Kompolnas), including making its membership fully independent rather than ex officio.
The proposed nine-member body would include former senior police officers, legal experts, public figures, academics, and environmental specialists to enhance oversight credibility.
3. DPR Approval for Police Chief Appointment
While internal debate emerged over whether parliamentary approval is necessary, the president ultimately decided to retain the current system. The National Police chief will continue to be appointed by the president with the approval of the DPR.
4. Limiting Police Roles Outside the Force
The commission recommends restricting the number of positions police officers can hold outside the institution. These limits would be clearly defined in laws or regulations, similar to restrictions applied to the military under existing legislation.
5. Institutional and Managerial Reform
The report highlights the need to improve governance within the police, covering structural, cultural, and operational aspects. Reforms would also target leadership, oversight mechanisms, and digital transformation, in response to persistent public concerns over law enforcement and service quality.
6. Regulatory Revisions
To implement these reforms, the commission urges revisions to the Police Law and its derivative regulations, including government and presidential regulations. It also recommends updating internal police rules, covering at least eight Police Regulations (Perpol) and 24 Chief of Police Regulations (Perkap).
The commission said these regulatory changes are essential to guide police reform through 2029. It also proposed issuing a presidential regulation or instruction to ensure the Indonesian National Police implements the recommendations in short-, medium-, and long-term phases.
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