E. Java has new police chief

E. Java has new police chief

SURABAYA, East Java: The provincial police chief, Maj. Gen. Emon Rivai Arganata, will transfer his post to Maj. Gen. Roesman Hadi here on Jan. 25.

The spokesman for the East Java police, Lt. Col. Ahmad Rivai, said Wednesday that Emon will assume a new post as coordinator of the national police chief's expert staff.

Emon, 54, has been the provincial police chief since Feb. 1, 1992. He is due to retire next year, Antara reported.

His successor, Roesman, is currently chief of the north Sumatra police command. Hailing from East Java, he was Emon's deputy until last year. (pan)