Position Rotation in Chief of National Police Suyudi's Era: From Inspector General of Internal Affairs to Metro Jaya Police Chief Replaced
National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto has issued a Telegram Letter (ST) regarding the mutation and rotation of positions within the National Police Headquarters. In his first ST as Chief of Police, 7lag 76 high-ranking officers (pati) have been rotated.
This mutation is detailed in Telegram Letter (ST) Number: 2205/XKEP./2026, dated 2 October 2026. The rotation of positions is based on the Decision of the Chief of Police Number: Kep/1532/X/2026 concerning Dismissal from and Appointment to Positions within the National Police environment.
“In connection with the above reference, it is hereby notified to the high-ranking and middle-ranking officers of the National Police listed below that they are relieved of their old positions/mutated to new positions,” stated the telegram received on Saturday (3/10/2026).
Several strategic positions within the National Police have undergone shifts. One of them is the position of Inspector General of Internal Affairs (Irwasum) of the National Police, which is now held by Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri. He previously served as the Metro Jaya Regional Police Chief.
The position of Metro Jaya Regional Police Chief has then been filled by Inspector General Dadang Hartanto. Inspector General Dadang’s previous position was the Maluku Regional Police Chief.
Changes have also occurred in the position of Head of Intelligence and Security (Kabaintelkam) of the National Police. The position is now occupied by Inspector General Dedy Kusuma Bakti.
Furthermore, the position of Head of Criminal Investigation (Kabareskrim) of the National Police has also seen a shift, now held by Inspector General Asep Safrudin. The position was previously held by Commissioner General Syahardiantono.
A shift also occurred in the position of Head of Security (Kabaharkam) of the National Police. That position, previously held by Inspector General Karyoto, is now officially held by Inspector General Hery Heryawan.