Central Java has new police chief

Central Java has new police chief

SEMARANG: National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo swore in
on Monday Maj. Gen. Kadaryanto as Central Java Police chief to
replace Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi, who has been appointed Jakarta Police
chief.

"We are now in the process of internal changes needed to
improve our performance. The need for change is a consequence of
the police's past authoritarian approach and behavior,"
Rusdihardjo said.

Rusdihardjo also called on people to remain vigilant of the
security situation in the country, which has yet to return to
normal due to the unabated conflict in Aceh and Ambon.

Kadaryanto was formerly the personnel affairs assistant to the
National Police chief. (har/edt)