Leadership rotation is a routine feature of National Police (Polri), framed as a mechanism to maintain professionalism, prevent stagnation and ensure organizational renewal. The latest reshuffle, formalized in late February 2026, moved dozens of officers across key commands. Officially, it is part of institutional refreshment. Yet the placement of several officers with backgrounds tied to the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) reveals a deeper institutional pattern: the continued influence of the investigative network formed when National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo himself led Bareskrim.To subscribe please click here
