Police Act Revisions Must Detail PPNS and Satpam Regulations

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Police analyst from the Institute for Security and Strategic Studies (ISESS), Bambang Rukminto, said detailed regulations for Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS) and private security (satpam) are needed through revisions to Law No. 2 of 2002 on the Police.

‘What remains overlooked, for example, is the relationship with PPNS (Civil Servant Investigators) and private security, particularly satpam, whose dynamics currently require more detailed formulation,’ Bambang told Kompas.com on Tuesday (26/5/2026).

According to Bambang, private security has traditionally been placed as subordinate to police duties, despite differing operational domains.

‘Although involving private security, it has been treated as subordinate to police duties. Yet it operates in a different domain from Polri, which handles public security,’ he said.

‘The current Law No. 2 of 2002 already exists, but is not detailed enough,’ Bambang added.

He also noted that PPNS regulations should align with revisions to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP).

Meanwhile, Bambang criticised the DPR’s revision process of the Police Act, which he said has not addressed the substantive police reforms the public expects.

‘I see the process as merely formalities. Although involving the public, it has not substantively met broader public expectations,’ he said.

Previously, DPR Commission III officially formed a working committee (panja) for revising the Police Act during a joint meeting with Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas.

DPR Commission III Chairman and Panja head Habiburokhman stated seven key points would be revised in the Police Act, including strengthening oversight functions, guaranteeing police neutrality and professionalism, regulating officers serving outside the institution, retirement age rules, and enhancing the duties of the National Police Commission (Kompolnas).