Police Reform Rejuvenation

The replacement of the National Police chief from General Idham Azis to Commissioner General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, the sole candidate proposed by President Joko Widodo to the House of Representatives went smoothly.

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National Police chief candidate Comr. Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo salutes members of House Commission III before the start of a confirmation hearing at the House of Representatives building in Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday (20/1/2021). President Jokowi has picked Listyo Sigit Prabowo as a candidate for National Police chief to replace Gen. Idham Azis.

“This is gentle persuasion to have a deeper dialogue about what must change for us in our police communities. Make no mistake, police must change, and that does not equal weakness." — (Ginger Charles, "Police Pursuit of the Common Good: Reforming & Restoring Police Community", 2016)

The replacement of the National Police chief from General (Pol) Idham Azis to Commissioner General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, the sole candidate proposed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to the House of Representatives (DPR) went smoothly. If nothing gets in the way, Listyo will immediately be promoted to general and officially appointed by President Jokowi as the chief.