Police Reform Commission: Polri Remains Under the President, Not a Ministry

JAKARTA - The Police Reform Acceleration Commission recommends that the position of the Republic of Indonesia National Police (Polri) remain under the President. “Regarding the position of Polri, it remains as it is now, with Polri directly under the President,” said Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra after the commission’s meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon (5/5/2026). Yusril stated that the commission also does not recommend forming a special ministry to handle Polri’s duties or placing Polri under an existing ministry. Yusril further mentioned that Prabowo decided that the appointment of the National Police Chief should continue to require approval from the House of Representatives (DPR), as is currently the case. This decision was made by Prabowo after being presented with two alternatives by the Police Reform Acceleration Commission, namely direct appointment by the President or through DPR approval. “The President has chosen to continue following the current practice,” he added.