Polri

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Suyudi Ario Seto, has rotated 199 personnel, comprising both high-ranking officers (Pati) and mid-ranking officers (Pamen). This includes the replacement of seven Deputy Regional Police Chiefs (Wakapolda).

The personnel transfers and rotations are outlined in the Kapolri’s Telegram Letter Number ST/2251/X/KEP/2026, dated October 10, 2026.

The Head of the Polri Public Relations Division, Irjen Pol Johnny Eddizon Isir explained, that these transfers and rotations are part of organizational dynamics and career development aimed at strengthening institutional performance and ensuring the continuity of police operations.

“Personnel placement is determined by considering organizational needs, competence, capability, track record, and integrity. The principle of meritocracy is crucial to ensuring that every officer entrusted with a position is capable of performing their duties professionally and responsibly,” Irjen Pol Johnny stated on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

He added, that newly appointed officers are expected to quickly adapt to their work environments and the specific characteristics of their regions. This ensures that duties are carried out optimally without disrupting the continuity of ongoing programs.

“Each officer is expected to adjust quickly, uphold integrity, and demonstrate professional and responsive performance. Ultimately, all police operations must be oriented toward service and the public interest,” he explained.

The following is the list of seven Wakapolda’s who have been replaced:

1. Wakapolda of North Sumatera from Brigjen Pol Naek Pamen Simanjuntak to Brigjen Pol Fadillah Zulkarnaen
2. Wakapolda of Central Sulawesi from Brigjen Pol Helmi Kwarta Kusuma Putra Rauf to Brigjen Pol Semmy Ronny Thabaa
3. Wakapolda of Banten from Police Brigjen Pol Iwan Saktiadi to Brigjen Pol Zain Dwi Nugroho
4. Wakapolda of Aceh from Brigjen Pol Ari Wahyu Widodo to Brigjen Pol Latif Usman
5. Wakapolda of Central Java from Brigjen Pol Latif Usman to Brigjen Pol Herindra Rahmawan
6. Brigjen Pol Irwansyah, previously assigned to the Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs (Kemenko Polkam), has now been appointed as Wakapolda of South Sumatera.
7. Kombes Pol Feri Handoko Soenarso, previously the Head of Regional Police Internal Supervision (Irwasda) for North Sumatera, has now been appointed as Wakapolda of East Java. Bembo