One Road, One Greet: Portrait of Riau Police Chief, Ojek Online Drivers, and Students Pose with Baracuda Vehicles
An unusual sight occurred at the Riau Regional Police (Polda) Brimob Unit headquarters on the afternoon in question. Amid rows of tactical vehicles (rantis) baracuda, Regional Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan mingled with hundreds of ojek online (ojol) drivers and students.
The Regional Police Chief invited the ojol drivers and students to pose in front of the armoured vehicles. This photograph became a symbol affirming that there is no barrier between police and society.
This moment was created before a joint breaking of fast gathering took place. The Regional Police Chief invited the ojol drivers and students to tour various rantis and weapons held by the Brimob unit of Riau Polda.
In his remarks, Inspector General Herry Heryawan explained that Brimob, like other police units, has the task of maintaining order. Although Brimob is equipped with firearms, this is not the primary weapon of the Indonesian National Police; rather, it is the trust of society.
“Brimob is equipped with weapons not to shoot, because in truth we are all children of this nation. Our weapon is the same, our weapon is the trust of our colleagues and society in us all,” said Inspector General Herry Heryawan on Monday, 9 March 2026.
The Regional Police Chief conveyed that the role of police is to maintain the space of civilisation so that society can carry out activities safely and in order. Police, students, and ojol drivers are three inseparable elements.
“Students, ojol drivers, and police have commonalities. We are all on the road, all working for the future, and all part of this nation. Students mobilise thought, ojol drivers mobilise economic wheels, and police ensure this nation runs in order,” he explained.
This two-star general added that the Indonesian National Police is also part of society. The difference is that the Police are given the mandate to maintain social order in society.
During this holy month of Ramadan, the Regional Police Chief invited ojol and student communities to collaborate in creating a situation of security and public order, and to unite in building the nation.
“The holy month of Ramadan teaches us the values of empathy and solidarity. Difference in role does not mean difference in purpose. Our purpose is the same, to realise an Indonesia that is safe, just, and full of hope,” he said.
Closing his remarks, the Regional Police Chief called out the spirit of ‘One Road, One Greet!’ (Salam Satu Aspal!) which was greeted with enthusiasm by the communities. On that occasion, the Regional Police Chief also distributed food assistance and seedlings as a symbol of the spirit of Green Policing.
Present at the location were the Brimob Polda Riau Commander, Colonel I Ketut Gede Adi Wibawa, the Intelligence and Security Division of Riau Polda, Colonel Wimboko, and several senior officials of Riau Polda. The activity concluded with breaking of fast together in the Brimob headquarters hall and collective evening prayer.
The activity proceeded in a conducive and warm atmosphere. Beyond merely taking photographs and breaking fast, the Regional Police Chief of Riau surprised attendees by announcing a free workshop programme that will be held at the Brimob headquarters.