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        "id": 2040136,
        "msgid": "traffic-police-commit-to-preventing-extortion-through-transparent-services-1792122775",
        "date": "2026-10-16 10:10:29",
        "title": "Traffic Police Commit to Preventing Extortion Through Transparent Services",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Indonesia\u2019s traffic police chief, Brigadier General Aries Syahbudin, has pledged to prevent illegal levies through transparent public services and strict action against proven misconduct. The directive also calls for standardised complaint handling, clearer disclosure of official fees, stronger field supervision and regular evaluations.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 The head of the National Police Traffic Corps,\nBrigadier General Aries Syahbudin, has reaffirmed the traffic police\u2019s\ncommitment to preventing illegal levies through transparent\nservices.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement received in Jakarta on Friday, Aries said there must\nbe no tolerance for abuse of authority in police duties or public\nservices. Any suspected violation, he said, must be followed up\nseriously, objectively and in accordance with the applicable\nprocedures.<\/p>\n<p>He added that personnel found to have solicited illegal payments must\nface firm action, including removal from their duties or positions on\nthe same day, in line with the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>All public complaints must be handled professionally, transparently\nand accountably, in accordance with standard operating procedures\n(SOPs).<\/p>\n<p>Alongside disciplinary enforcement, Aries instructed traffic police\nunits to step up morning traffic management at congestion-prone\nlocations, junctions, school areas and main roads. Officers on the\nground must be able to anticipate congestion, prevent potential\naccidents and provide courteous, responsive services to road users.<\/p>\n<p>For services involving driving licences (SIM), police clearance\ncertificates (SKCK) and traffic enforcement, units were told to make all\nrequirements, procedures and official fees clear to the public.\nSupervision at service counters must be strengthened, brokers prevented\nfrom operating, and all payments made through official channels with\nvalid receipts.<\/p>\n<p>The head of the Traffic Corps also stressed the importance of regular\nsupervision and evaluation. Regional police traffic directors and\ndistrict traffic police chiefs were asked to ensure duties are carried\nout in line with SOPs, monitor officers\u2019 attendance and service quality,\nand document activities, challenges and follow-up actions for\nevaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Through this \u201cCommander\u2019s Wish\u201d directive, traffic police units are\nexpected to improve their integrity, discipline and the quality of their\nservices to the public.<\/p>\n<p>The directive is in line with the \u201cPolice with the Community\u201d tagline\npromoted by National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto, reflecting a\ncommitment to strengthening the police presence among the public and\ndelivering clean, professional and humane public services free from\nillegal levies.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/traffic-police-commit-to-preventing-extortion-through-transparent-services-1792122775",
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