PICTA Holds National Discussion: Pushing for National Police Reform Towards a Professional, Transparent, and Humane Institution
JAKARTA UTARA-JAYA NEWS.COM – Indonesian Youth Loving the Homeland (PICTA) held a National Discussion titled “The Urgency of National Police Reform Towards a Professional, Transparent, and Humane Institution as an Implementation of Asta Cita” (Asta Cita) on Monday (October 20, 2025) at the Kedai Tempoe Doeloe Hall, Jalan Boulevard Timur, Kelapa Gading Timur, North Jakarta.
This event provided a space for open dialogue between youth, activists, and civil society to examine the direction of National Police institutional reform to better align with the spirit of change and the demands of modern society.
Speakers at the discussion included Nasky Putra, an observer of government policy and national politics; Sonata from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBH CKI); Tiarma, an activist with the Indonesian National Student Movement (GMNI); Raja Oloan, S.H., Director of LKBHMI; and Febry Fery Yanon from the Jamrud Squad Pulomas Ojol Community.
In his presentation, Nasky Putra emphasized the importance of National Police reform, not just structural changes, but also addressing aspects of mentality and organizational culture.
“The National Police is an institution that interacts directly with the public. Professionalism and transparency are essential for growing public trust. Reform should not stop at slogans, but must be realized in daily behavior and services,” Nasky emphasized.
Meanwhile, Sonata from the CKI Legal Aid Foundation (YLBH CKI) highlighted the importance of legal and human rights aspects in the National Police reform process. He stated that law enforcement practices must be based on principles of justice and uphold human dignity.
“We want to see a humanistic National Police (Polri), not a repressive one. The police must be protectors and guardians, not those feared by the people,” he said.
Tiarma, a GMNI activist, added that the younger generation plays a strategic role in driving the reform agenda within the National Police. He believes that youth involvement is crucial because they are the group most frequently exposed to social dynamics and public policy.
“Youth must be part of the social control of state institutions. National Police reform must be a collective movement, not just an internal responsibility of the police,” said Tiarma.
Meanwhile, Raja Oloan, S.H., Director of LKBHMI, highlighted the importance of transparency in every stage of law enforcement. He believes that openness to public information can bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and the public.
“Transparency is key to eradicating the negative stigma against the National Police. If the public can access information easily, public trust will grow naturally,” he said.
From the grassroots perspective, Febry Fery Yanon, representing the Jamrud Squad Pulomas Ojol Community, stated that National Police reform must be directly felt by the lower classes. He hopes that the police will increasingly demonstrate empathy and provide prompt service.
“We field workers often encounter various situations. We want a humane National Police that understands our plight, not just comes to take action,” Febry said.
Febry stated that this national discussion was part of PICTA’s efforts to support the realization of the nation’s great ideals as outlined in Asta Cita—the eight directions of national development policy that emphasize the values of social justice, clean governance, and just law enforcement.
The event concluded with a joint statement affirming the commitment of the Indonesian Youth Loving the Homeland to continue overseeing the National Police reform process to ensure it remains on the path of professionalism, transparency, and humanism.
“We, the Indonesian Youth Loving the Homeland, believe that National Police reform is not only about improving the institution, but also about restoring public trust in the state. A professional and humane National Police is the key to creating a sense of security and justice in society,” read the discussion’s final statement.
With a spirit of collaboration between youth, civil society, and academics, PICTA hopes that the results of this discussion can provide concrete recommendations for policymakers and the National Police institution in realizing the ideals of just and progressive reform.**
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