Rights body, police sign agreement

JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and the National Police signed an agreement on Friday on cooperation in handling human rights abuse cases.

National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said the agreement would keep police officers from committing abuse when undertaking their duties.

"Komnas HAM has also provided training for the police to help them deal with human rights cases," Da'i said.

Commission chairman Abdul Hakim Garuda Nusantara added that the agreement would include routine discussions between the police and Komnas HAM in cases that might need the rights body's advice.

"We hope to improve the police's credibility and reputation in the future and provide better human rights protection for the people," Abdul Hakim said. -- JP