Handover ceremony for the Inspector General of the Polri (Irwasum) and four Regional Police Chiefs (Kapolda) at Polri Headquarters.
progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Polri held a handover ceremony for the Inspector General of Supervision (Irwasum) and four Regional Police Chiefs (Kapolda) at the Polri Headquarters’ Rupattama Hall in Jakarta on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The five strategic positions involved in the handover were the Irwasum and the Kapolda’s of Metro Jaya, Maluku, East Java, and Bali.
The position of Irwasum was handed over from Komjen Pol Wahyu Widada to Komjen Pol General Asep Edi Suheri. Subsequently, the position of Kapolda Metro Jaya was handed over from Komjen Pol Asep Edi Suheri to Komjen Pol Dadang Hartanto, who was then succeeded by Irjen Pol Suwondo Nainggolan as the Kapolda of Maluku.
Meanwhile, the position of Kapolda of East Java was handed over from Irjen Pol Nanang Avianto to Irjen Pol Dekananto Eko Purwono. The position of Kapolda of Bali was handed over from Irjen Pol Daniel Adityajaya to Irjen Pol Pasma Royce.
The Head of the Polri Public Relations Division, Irjen Pol Johnny Eddizon Isir stated, that these position transfers and rotations are part of organizational dynamics and personnel career development. Official appointments are made based on principles of meritocracy, competence, capability, track record, and integrity, in accordance with organizational needs.
Irjen Pol General Johnny also expressed appreciation to the outgoing officials for the dedication, service, and contributions they provided during their tenures. These contributions have played a vital role in maintaining operational continuity and supporting the enhancement of the Polri’s performance.
“This change of command is part of efforts to strengthen the organization by placing personnel based on their competence, capabilities, and integrity. We also appreciate the dedication of the outgoing officials who have contributed to the institution. It is expected that the duties of each position will be carried out professionally and responsibly,” he explained.
He added, that the Kapolri hopes the newly appointed officials will quickly adapt to their environments and responsibilities, continue ongoing programs, and enhance performance as well as the quality of service to the public.
He also emphasized, that the execution of police duties must always prioritize a close relationship with the community, in line with the Polri’s spirit embodied in the tagline “Polisi Bersama Masyarakat”.
Driven by this spirit, the officials are expected to strengthen public trust and deliver police services that are professional, humane, and responsive to community needs. (Bembo)
