High Workload Burden: Head of DKI Satpol PP Proposes Addition of 5,000 Personnel

The Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) has revealed the high workload burden on its members due to limited personnel numbers in the field. Currently, the available members are deemed insufficient compared to the demands of 24-hour public order enforcement duties.

Head of Satpol PP DKI Jakarta, Satriadi Gunawan, stated that the ideal personnel requirement exceeds 10,000 individuals. However, the current number stands at around 5,000, necessitating an additional 5,000 personnel to meet the ideal figure.

“With the three-shift system, the number of personnel per shift becomes very limited. This impacts the high workload that each member must bear,” said Satriadi in a statement to reporters on Friday (24/4/2026).

He explained that ideally, one kelurahan requires about 18 to 20 personnel to ensure more optimal work distribution. With that number, each shift can be filled by an adequate team, preventing excessive workload.

“However, the current situation is still far from that ideal standard,” he added.

Regarding the 35 personnel who died within one year, Satriadi conveyed that the data is a factual condition openly presented during a meeting with the DKI Jakarta Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD).

He stated that age and health conditions remain factors that cannot be ignored. Currently, some members are even over 45 years old, requiring attention in managing their workload.

“Indeed, not all are directly linked to the workload, but the shortage of personnel potentially exacerbates the duties of members in the field,” he explained.

Satpol PP DKI Jakarta also proposes adding personnel with younger ages. This step is intended to facilitate task implementation in the field.

“The proposal has been submitted and is hoped to receive attention in future discussions,” Satriadi clarified.