West Java Police Chief: Do Not Treat Police Housing Estate Like Rental Dormitory

The West Java Police Chief, Inspector General Rudi Setiawan, inaugurated a Simple Rental Housing Estate (Rusunawa) at Bojong Police Barracks belonging to Tasikmalaya City Police District on Thursday, 26 February. The facility will accommodate 40 heads of household. The inauguration was attended by officials from Tasikmalaya City Government and the Tasikmalaya City Police District.

The construction of the housing estate for police personnel consumed a budget of Rp 13 billion, sourced from the public through taxation. Setiawan stated that the establishment of the building was inseparable from public trust in the Police institution and support from the Tasikmalaya City Government throughout the construction process.

“The two-storey building with 40 housing units for 40 heads of household serving as accommodation for members of Tasikmalaya City Police District is equipped with two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, a volleyball court, parking area, green space, mains water, groundwater supply, and each house has prepaid electricity and concrete roads,” Setiawan said.

He emphasised that adequate housing is an important factor in supporting personnel performance. According to him, without public support, the building would not operate as planned, as adequate housing is directly related to the readiness of officers to carry out their duties maintaining public safety and order.

“Without public support, this building would not function as planned because proper housing is an important factor in supporting personnel performance. However, this house is a place to rest and a source of energy before returning to the task of maintaining public safety and order,” he stated.

Setiawan also reminded all parties to maintain the facilities properly, given the substantial budget allocation and the need for optimal and sustainable utilisation.

“We request that Rusunawa not be treated like a dormitory and left in poor condition. This is a home, not a rental property. If the paint is dirty, it should be cleaned; if doors are damaged, they should be repaired and not neglected. If not maintained properly, it shows ingratitude, and if residents do not keep cleanliness, they may be replaced for not appreciating the blessing provided and must always maintain a harmonious social community,” he explained.