Complaint to DKI DPRD: Head of Satpol PP Reveals Members Suffering High Blood Pressure Due to Heavy Workload

JAKARTA — The Head of the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) of DKI Jakarta, Satriadi Gunawan, has revealed that many of his members are experiencing high blood pressure due to a heavy workload.

This condition came to light following a health examination of Satpol PP personnel. Satriadi conveyed this during a meeting with Commission A of the DKI Jakarta DPRD at the DPRD Building on Thursday (23/4/2026).

“Yesterday we conducted a check-up, a medical examination, and it turned out the blood pressure, the high readings were extraordinary. So, I kindly ask the members of Commission A to pay attention to us,” said Satriadi on Thursday.

According to him, the number of Satpol PP personnel in each subdistrict is only around seven to ten people. This number is deemed disproportionate to the workload that must be carried out, ranging from supervision to area enforcement.

As a result, many members have to work for very long durations, even up to 36 hours without rest.

“Satpol PP members in each subdistrict are only about 7-10 people. So, why do we do 36 hours? Because the workload is not balanced with the number of personnel,” explained Satriadi.

In addition, Satriadi highlighted the lack of rest areas for members, especially those on 24-hour guard duty at subdistrict offices. Currently, many members are forced to rest in prayer rooms or office corridors because there are no adequate rest rooms available.

“Now they are still using the prayer room, sometimes in the corridors. How can they work well the next day for enforcement? Their blood pressure will surely be high all the time,” said Satriadi.

He emphasised that the high rates are not due to leadership factors, but rather the heaviness of the work and the lack of supporting facilities.

Nevertheless, Satriadi appreciated the DPRD’s support in providing meals and drinks for members on duty. However, he hopes for more attention, particularly regarding rest facilities and work hour arrangements to make them more humane.

“We hope there will be improvements in facilities and work systems, so that members can remain healthy and work well,” he concluded.