President Prabowo Subianto appointed Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security (Menko Polkam) Budi Gunawan (BG) as Chairman of the National Police Commission (Kompolnas). Prabowo also inaugurated members of the National Police Commissioner at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday, November 5 2024.
President Prabowo directly guided the oath of office for the chairman and members of Kompolnas. They were also asked to recite the oath read by Prabowo.
“That I will be loyal to the 1945 Constitution, and will carry out all statutory regulations as straight as possible for the sake of my dharma of service to the nation and state,” said Prabowo when taking the oath.
“That in carrying out my office duties I will uphold office ethics, work to the best of my ability, with a full sense of responsibility,” continued Prabowo.
The members of Kompolnas appointed by President Prabowo are:
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan as Chairman and member; Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian Deputy Chairman and member.
And the other Kompolnas members who were appointed were:
– Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas
– Inspector General of Police (Ret.) Drs Arief Wicaksono Sudiutomo;
– Inspector General of Police (Ret.) Ida Oetari Poernamasasi
– Supardi Hamid
– Gufron
– Mochammad Choirul Anam
– Yusuf (Bob/P-2)
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**Interview with Political Analyst Dr. Rina Suryani on Budi Gunawan’s Appointment as Chairman of Kompolnas**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Dr. Suryani. Thank you for joining us today. We just learned that Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security Budi Gunawan has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Police Commission. What are your thoughts on this development?
**Dr. Rina Suryani:** Good afternoon! This is a significant appointment. Budi Gunawan has a lengthy career in security and governance, so it’s not surprising that he’s being entrusted with this role. His experience will be crucial for overseeing the police’s accountability and effectiveness.
**Editor:** How do you think this appointment will affect the relationship between the police and the government?
**Dr. Rina Suryani:** Appointing Budi Gunawan can be seen as a move to strengthen ties between the police and the executive branch. His position as Menko Polkam gives him a direct line to the government, which could help in aligning police strategies with national policies.
**Editor:** What challenges do you foresee for Budi Gunawan as he steps into this role?
**Dr. Rina Suryani:** One of the biggest challenges will be addressing public trust in the police. There have been concerns about police misconduct and transparency. He will need to implement reforms and ensure accountability to restore that trust. Additionally, he has to navigate the political landscape while performing his duties.
**Editor:** You mentioned accountability. How crucial is it for Kompolnas to ensure police accountability under a new leadership?
**Dr. Rina Suryani:** It’s incredibly crucial. The police force has faced scrutiny over various issues, and the role of Kompolnas is to act as a bridge between the public and the police. If the public sees that Kompolnas actively promotes accountability, it could improve the police’s image and, ultimately, public safety.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Suryani. It seems like a pivotal moment for both Budi Gunawan and the National Police Commission.
**Dr. Rina Suryani:** Thank you for having me! It will certainly be interesting to see how the situation develops.
**Editor:** Indeed. We appreciate your time and expertise today.