Alarming Calls over Law Enforcement

A national survey by Kompas shows that the level of public satisfaction with law enforcement has declined considerably. The most substantial drop is evident in the aspect of equal treatment by law enforcement officers.

KOMPAS/HENDRA A SETYAWAN

Motorcycle riders passed mural with theme of law enforcment in South Tangerang, Banten, Tuesday (1/2/2022). The survey conducted by Kompas research and development division showed the decline of public satisfaction related to law enforcement.

The level of public satisfaction with the government's performance in law enforcement has touched its lowest point during the administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The many major cases related to law enforcement over the past three months, coupled with unresolved perennial problems, have eroded public appreciation toward law supremacy.

The survey was conducted by the daily’s research and development division this month, which showed public satisfaction with law enforcement was experienced only by 51.5 percent of the respondents. It was a six percent drop within three months from the last survey in June.