National Police Chief: Maintain the 'Hoegeng Torch' to Keep it Burning
Jakarta (ANTARA) - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has urged all members of the police force to maintain the ‘Hoegeng torch’—the exemplary values of retired Police General Hoegeng Iman Santoso—to ensure they continue to burn brightly.
“I ask all my members, wherever you may be, to maintain that torch so it continues to burn. Bring forth young Hoegengs, because the mandate given to this institution is a very noble one,” said the National Police Chief after presenting awards to five winners of the Hoegerm Awards 2026 at the Tribrata Building, South Jakarta, on Friday.
For context, Hoegeng served as the 5th National Police Chief from 9 May 1968 to 2 October 1971. He is widely remembered in Indonesia as a symbol of honesty and courage within the police force.
The leader of the Bhayangkara Corps also requested all personnel to uphold the public’s trust and to be officers who are present to protect, nurture, and serve the community. Through this, it is hoped that new ‘Hoegeng torches’ will continue to emerge, leading to a better future for the force.
“Continue to be present among the people as police officers who are truly accepted and loved by the community. So, once again, keep the spirit alive and ensure this torch continues to burn,” he added.
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) organised the Hoegeng Awards 2026 as the pinnacle of a series of honours for Bhayangkara members who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, nation, and state. The awards were established with the spirit of fostering more police figures who embody the exemplary character of retired Police General Hoegeng Iman Santoso.
There were five winning categories in the Hoegeng Awards 2026: Integrity Police; Dedicated Police; Innovative Police; Police Protector of Women, Children, and Vulnerable Groups; and Border and Remote Area Police.
The list of Hoegeng Awards 2026 winners is as follows:
Integrity Police Category: Kombes Pol. Norul Hidayat - Head of SPN Polda Bangka Belitung
Innovative Police Category: Brigpol Renita Rismayanti - Member of the Polri International Relations Division
Dedicated Police Category: Kombes Pol. Eko Budhi Purwono - Director of Community Development (Dirbinmas) Polda Riau
Police Protector of Women, Children, and Vulnerable Groups Category: AKP Siti Elminawati - Unit 1 Sub-directorate 4 Dit Reskrimum Polda Sulteng
Border and Remote Area Police Category: Iptu Motalip Litiloly - Kasat Samapta Polres Nduga, Polda Papua