National Police Chief Rotates Four Deputy Regional Police Chiefs, from Riau to North Maluku
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has rotated several high-ranking officers (pati) and middle-ranking officers (pamen) within the Indonesian National Police. This includes the positions of four Deputy Regional Police Chiefs (Wakapolda), spanning from Riau to North Malates (Malut).
The mutation is detailed in telegram number ST/1877/VIII/KEP./2026, signed by Deputy Police Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo on behalf of the National Police Chief on 30 August 2026.
In this reshuffle, the position of Deputy Regional Police Chief of Riau, previously held by Brigadier General Hengki Haryadi, is now occupied by Brigadier General Simson Zet Ringu, who formerly served as the Deputy Regional Police Chief of Gorontalo.
The Gorontalo Deputy Regional Police Chief position vacated by Simson has been entrusted to Commissioner Dedy Suhartono. Dedy previously served as the Head of the STNK Sub-directorate at the National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri).
Furthermore, the position of Deputy Regional Police Chief of North Maluku, previously held by Brigadier General Stephen Maleachi Napiun, is now filled by Brigadier General Slamet Hadiyadi.
Additionally, the position of Deputy Regional Police Chief of North Sulawesi is now held by Brigadier General Susetio Cahyadi, replacing Brigadier General Awi Setiyono. Awi has been rotated to become a Senior Police Instructor at the Police Main Training Institute (Sespim Lemdiklat Polri).
National Police Spokesperson Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir stated that these mutations and rotations are part of the organisational development and career progression process for National Police personnel. The placement of personnel in new positions is conducted by considering organisational needs as well as the competencies and experience possessed by the officers.
“Mutation and rotation are part of organisational dynamics and personnel career development. Placement in new positions has certainly been adjusted to organisational needs, competence, and the challenges of the tasks faced,” said Isir in his statement on Monday (31/8).
Isir also expressed hope that all officials entrusted with new responsibilities would be able to adapt quickly and perform their duties optimally.
“Every position is a mandate and a responsibility. We hope that the officials receiving new assignments can quickly adapt, continue ongoing programmes, and improve the quality of task execution and public service,” he added.