Expert Panel Faces Challenges in Selecting Top 15 Candidates for Hoegeng Awards 2026
The Expert Panel for the 2026 Hoegeng Awards met in South Jakarta to determine the top three finalists for each of the five award categories: Dedicated Police, Innovative Police, Police Protector of Women and Children, Police in Border and Remote Areas, and Police of Integrity. The panel includes prominent figures such as the Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, Dr Habiburokhmuan; National Coordinator of the Gusdurian Indonesia Network, Alissa Wahid; Vice Chair of Komnas HAM, Putu Elvina; former Acting Leader of the KPK, Dr Mas Achmad Santosa; and Kompolnas member Gufron Mabruri.
Habiburokhman stated that the panel possesses comprehensive references to ensure an objective assessment, utilising media reports and other data sources. He noted that selecting the top candidates for the ‘Police of Integrity’ category is particularly complex, as integrity cannot be judged by isolated incidents alone. The panel must scrutinise wealth reports (LHKPN) and investigate potential conflicts of interest.
Mas Achmad Santosa agreed, noting that the public is specifically waiting to see who truly meets the high standards of integrity. Alissa Wahid added that the primary benchmark for these awards is the legacy of General Hoegeng Iman Santoso, known for his simplicity and unwavering honesty. She emphasised that for the integrity category, there is no room for negotiation regarding an officer’s track record, as they must be demonstrably clean, honest, and professional.
Gufron Mabruri explained that a multi-layered verification process is being conducted to ensure the ‘Police of Integrity’ category serves as a true representation of the National Police’s face to the public. Meanwhile, Putu Elvina reaffirmed the panel’s commitment to independence and selectivity, ensuring that the chosen candidates are free from any external interference or potential controversy.
The 15 shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Hoegeng Awards are:
Dedicated Police Category
Aiptu Dafit Rico Dermawan (Polresta Padang)
Brigpol Kamaludin (Sumbawa Barat, NTB)
Kombes Eko Budhi Purwono (Polda Riau)
Innovative Police Category
Aipda Frits Bidara (Polres Kepulauan Sitaro, North Sulawesi)
Kombes Christian Tobing (Polresta Sidoarjo, East Java)
Brigadir Renita Rismayanti (Polri International Relations Division)
Police Protector of Women, Children, and Vulnerable Groups Category
Ipda Kadek Sumerta (Polsek Blahbatuh, Bali)
AKP Siti Elminawati (Polres Sigi, Central Sulawesi)
AKBP Ema Rahmawati (Bareskrim Polri)
Police in Border and Remote Areas Category
Iptu Bastian Tuhuteru (Polsek Leksula, South Buru, Maluku)
Ipda Motalip Litiloly (Polres Nduga, Papua)
Bripka Hamzah Ladema (Banggai Laut, Central Sulawesi)
Police of Integrity Category
Kombes Muhammad Arsal Sahban (Bareskrim Polri)
Kombes Norul Hidayat (SPN Polda Bangka Belitung)
Kombes Yimmy Kurniawan (SSDM Polri)