Central Java Regional Police Launch Rapid Response Units Across Six Regions
The General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimum) of the Central Java Regional Police has launched Rapid Response Units (URC) to be stationed at both the regional headquarters and across six former residency (Ekswil) areas. This initiative aims to anticipate disturbances to public order, street crimes such as theft and robbery (3C), and criminal activities involving youths within Central Java.
The launch ceremony, held at the Ditreskrimentum Central Java Regional Police headquarters on Wednesday, was led by the Director of General Criminal Investigation, Commissioner Pol Muhammad Anwar Nasir. The event included a readiness parade and an inspection of operational equipment, including four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles designed to ensure high mobility in crime-prone areas.
Commissioner Muhammad Anwar Nasir stated that the formation of the URC is part of an organisational strengthening step to support criminal investigation duties and increase personnel readiness. “The launching of this Rapid Response Unit is part of Ditreskrimum Central Java’s efforts to strengthen personnel readiness and operational support in the field. With the presence of the URC up to the regional level, it is expected that coordination and the execution of policing duties can become more optimal, effective, and integrated,” he said.
URC personnel have been instructed to increase police visibility through patrols in residential areas, economic centres, and high-risk crime spots. In addition to focusing on crime prevention, personnel are directed to prioritise ‘dialogue-based patrols’ to build communication and partnerships with the community.
The six former residency areas covered by the URC deployment include Semarang, Surakarta, Pekalongan, Kedu, Banyumas, and Pati. Each area is supported by operational vehicles equipped with URC visual identification to ensure coordinated task execution.
Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations for the Central Java Regional Police, Commissioner Pol Artanto, noted that the formation of the URC is part of an effort to provide more responsive, professional, and humane policing services. “The presence of the URC team is part of the National Police’s effort to meet public expectations for alert and responsive policing. Beyond anticipating street crimes that disturb the peace, personnel are also directed to prioritise dialogue-based patrols to foster good communication between the police and the community,” Artanto said.
He added that synergy between the police and the public is a vital factor in preventing security disturbances and creating a safe environment. Through effective communication, the public is encouraged to share information and report potential security threats to the authorities. Through these Rapid Response Units, the Central Java Regional Police hopes that the prevention and handling of street crimes can be conducted more swiftly, coordinately, and effectively.