Rights body, police sign agreement

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