National Police Chief Affirms Commitment to Closer Community Ties Ahead of Bhayangkara Day, Police Sports Week Serves as the Platform

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has affirmed the Indonesian National Police’s commitment to drawing closer to the community. He made the statement during a joint sports session at the Car Free Day with the Indonesian National Armed Forces, ministries, agencies, and the public at the Horse Statue area in Monas, Central Jakarta, on Sunday, 28 June 2026. Following the Car Free Day event with Jakarta residents, General Sigit proceeded to open the Police Sports Week at the Metro Jaya Regional Police. These two agendas are part of a series of processions leading up to the 80th Bhayangkara Day on 1 July 2026, as well as an effort to accompany citizens with warmth. “Today’s activities also open up space for the public to participate. We have approximately twelve stages that the community can use to take part in various activities that have been prepared, including different types of sports,” the Police Chief said at the Metro Jaya Regional Police. During the Car Free Day, the police also conducted health and social service activities for the wider community. Meanwhile, at the 2026 Police Sports Week, eight types of competitions are being held through the Kapolri Cup. Sigit expressed hope that the Kapolri Cup could also produce outstanding athletes capable of participating in and achieving success at both national and international events. “A large number of athletes who have previously competed and achieved results in international championships are also involved. This makes it an arena to maintain their stamina and achievements before they are truly fielded or compete in events prepared by international organisations,” Sigit stated. Most importantly, Sigit said, this entire series of activities represents the police’s effort to get closer to the Indonesian people, so that the institution can be one that is hoped for and loved in the future. Furthermore, it is hoped that the synergy between the police and all levels of society will be strengthened. “Clearly, today’s joint sports activity at the Car Free Day is part of the police’s effort to continue standing together with the community as we approach the 80th Bhayangkara Day. I think that is it,” Sigit concluded.