East Java Police Launch ‘Polisi Jogo Sekolah’ Programme to Prevent Bullying
Surabaya (ANTARA) – The East Java Regional Police (Polda Jatim) have launched the Polisi Jogo Sekolah programme to prevent bullying, brawling, drug abuse and other negative influences that threaten students’ futures.
“Young people will shape the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. We must protect them from bullying, brawling, drugs and other negative influences,” East Java Police Chief Inspector General Dekananto Eko Purwono said at the regional police headquarters on Wednesday.
The launch was marked by a roll-call of the Polisi Jogo Sekolah Pre-emptive Strike Task Force, led by the police chief at the headquarters’ field.
The programme prioritises pre-emptive, persuasive and humane approaches, positioning police officers as partners and mentors to students in order to create a safe and supportive educational environment.
Dekananto said students were essential to realising the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, making their protection a shared responsibility involving the police, schools, parents and the wider community.
He also highlighted bullying, which is often dismissed as joking but can have serious consequences for victims and, in certain circumstances, may become a legal matter.
Under the programme, officers will educate and support students on boundaries in social interactions, the importance of mutual respect and the legal consequences of breaking the rules.
“We want the police to be foster parents as well as friends to schoolchildren. They should feel close to us, not afraid, and trust that the police are here to protect them,” he said.
The police chief instructed all officers to prioritise persuasive and humane engagement when supporting students.
Officers were also asked to communicate with students and coordinate with schools and parents to identify early any factors that could threaten children’s safety and development.
East Java Police will map schools to guide officer placements and determine the form of support required.
Schools needing stronger prevention measures will receive more intensive support, particularly in relation to potential brawls, bullying and drug abuse.
The programme will also be evaluated regularly to measure its effectiveness and benefits for students, schools and the community.
East Java Police plan to roll out the programme simultaneously across all district police forces under their command.
To support its implementation, police will work with school guidance and counselling (BK) teachers, headteachers, class teachers, parents and education offices.
Dekananto stressed that prevention must begin early and involve cooperation across sectors, as adolescent development is influenced not only by school but also by family, social circles and the wider community.
“Our children have a long future ahead of them. We must not let them become entangled in legal problems because of a lack of understanding. This is what we are working to prevent from an early age,” he said.