Tag: Idham Azis
Jokowi’s Continued Consolidation of the Police Corps
Police Comr. Gen. Syafruddin is the new minister of state apparatus & bureaucracy reform (Menpan-RB), and so he left behind the National Police (POLRI) deputy chief position. Some believe that this is the opportunity for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to continue his consolidation of power in the Police force.
Read MoreThe National Police’s Latest Job Rotation
The Chief of the National Police (POLRI) General Tito Karnavian made another round of job rotation. Included in this round is Brig. Gen. Firli being made the new Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) deputy for enforcement. Interestingly, among the police generals promoted into heads of regional police offices are Tito Karnavian’s classmates from the 1987 Police Academy (Akpol).
Read More