Eyewitness News – JAKARTA
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has rotated 88 flag and mid-level officers through Telegram Letter No. ST/2205/X/KEP./2026, issued on Oct. 2, 2026. The major structural reshuffle spans strategic posts ranging from National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) to regional police commands.
Head of the Public Relations Division, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, stated that the reshuffle is part of an ongoing organizational dynamic to ensure continuity in operations while providing career development opportunities for personnel.
“Personnel reshuffles and rotations are an integral part of Polri’s organizational dynamics. This is carried out in accordance with organizational needs, as well as career management and refreshing police operations,” Isir said in a statement in Jakarta on Saturday (Oct. 3, 2026).
Out of the 88 personnel transferred, 70 officers received promotions or were appointed to new strategic positions, including key leadership roles within Mabes Polri.
Fourteen personnel received new assignments among top officials at Mabes Polri. Among them are Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri as Inspector General of General Affairs (Irwasum); Inspector General Dedy Kusuma Bakti as Chief of the Intelligence and Security Agency (Kabaintelkam); Inspector General Asep Safrudin as Chief of the Criminal Investigation Agency (Kabareskrim); and Inspector General Dr. Hery Herjawan as Chief of the Security Maintenance Agency (Kabaharkam).
Additionally, Inspector General Dr. Rudi Darmoko was appointed Head of the Education and Training Institute (Kalemdiklat); Inspector General Dr. Andik Setiyono as Assistant for Planning and Budgeting (Astamarena); Brigadier General Agus Dwi Hermawan as Assistant for Logistics (Aslog); and Brigadier General Deni Dharmapala as Assistant for Human Resources (As SDM).
Furthermore, Inspector General Dr. Mahmud Nazly Harahap was named Head of the Internal Affairs Division (Kadivpropam); Inspector General Roberto G. M. Pasaribu as Head of the Information and Communication Technology Division (Kadiv TIK); Brigadier General Tubagus Ami Prindani as Head of the Special Anti-Terror Detachment 88 (Kadensus 88 AT); Inspector General Dr. Ahrie Sonta N. as Head of the Legal Division (Kadivkum); Inspector General Arie Ardian Rishadi as Head of the Corruption Eradication Task Force (Kakortastipidkor); and Senior Commissioner Didik Hariyanto as Chief of Staff to the Police Chief (Koorspripim).
Beyond Mabes Polri leadership, the reshuffle affected 19 regional police chiefs (Kapolda). Notable regional chief appointments include Jakarta Metro Police Chief Inspector General Prof. Dr. Dadang Hartanto; Maluku Police Chief Inspector General Suwondo Nainggoan; Riau Islands Police Chief Inspector General Suhendri; Riau Police Chief Inspector General Arman Achdiat; East Nusa Tenggara Police Chief Inspector General Reza Arief Dewanto; and West Java Police Chief Inspector General Hengki.
Other regional appointments include Banten Police Chief Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan; Central Java Police Chief Brigadier General Roy Hardi Siahaan; East Java Police Chief Inspector General Dekananto Eko Purwono; Bali Police Chief Brigadier General Dr. Pasma Royce; West Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Drs. Jawari; South Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Dr. M. Awal Chairuddin; Jambi Police Chief Inspector General Drs. Widodo; and Gorontalo Police Chief Inspector General Nurworo Danang.
The reshuffle also assigned North Sumatra Police Chief Brigadier General Sonny Irawan; South Sumatra Police Chief Brigadier General Rony Samtana; Central Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Rizal Irawan; West Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Totok Suharyanto; and Yogyakarta Police Chief Inspector General Langgeng Purnomo.
The personnel changes also included promotions to higher ranks for 21 officers, along with structural rank adjustments for several other high- and mid-level officers.
Isir expressed confidence that the newly appointed officials would swiftly adapt and continue executing their duties in their respective commands.
“Every personnel member given new leadership responsibilities is expected to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities, sustain existing programs, and deliver optimal public service,” he added.
Reporter: Daniel Herry
