Is private security permissible?<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
In connection with the recent murder of a PT Asaba executive,
\nthe Jakarta military commander has indicated that security
\nservices by soldiers for individual civilians are allowed but
\nthey should not provide military backup.<\/p>\n
This statement is important because I wonder if any law
\npermits Indonesian Military (TNI) members to provide such
\nservices, and if this is allowed, can anyone enjoy the benefit of
\nan armed guard? What about the function of the police?<\/p>\n
When M. Yusuf was named defense minister and military
\ncommander, his first step was to replace his company of guards,
\ncomprising special forces members, with noncombat soldiers. His
\nargument was that it was not necessary for soldiers with special
\nand expensive training to guard him.<\/p>\n
The provision of security services by soldiers also reflects
\non the military's image. In the case of failure, as in the Asaba
\nkilling, in which the guard was also shot dead, how does one
\nmaintain the image of the elite corps? What mission did he die
\nfor?<\/p>\n
The most important thing is that the nation, including the
\nTNI, fosters mutual trust and respect amid criticisms that are
\nfrequently unfair. Some improvements must and can be achieved by
\nus all for the sake of the country.<\/p>\n
SARTONO MUKADIS
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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