Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Suyudi Ario Seto during an audience with the Indonesian National Police Retirees Association (PP Polri), led by retired Jenderal Pol Bambang Hendarso Danuri.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Association of Retired Indonesian Polri Officers (PP Polri) has conveyed seven moral messages to the Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Suyudi Ario Seto, and the entire Polri force regarding the handling of a case involving alleged illegal wiretapping, the deletion of electronic data, and unauthorized access—offenses allegedly committed by certain individual police officers. These messages serve as both an expression of support and a reflection of the retired officers’ deep concern for the continuity and honor of the Polri institution.

This support was conveyed during an audience between PP Polri and the Kapolri, held in the Main Lobby of the Rupatama Building at the Polri Headquarters in Jakarta on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

During the meeting, Kapolri Suyudi was accompanied by key officials from the Polri Headquarters and was welcomed by the General Chairman of PP Polri, Jenderal Pol (Ret.) Bambang Hendarso Danuri, along with the association’s leadership and several other retired senior police officers.

In his remarks, Kapolri Suyudi expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the attention, support, and input provided by the retired senior officers. He noted that the presence of these retirees serves as a gesture of care and provides moral backing for the Polri as it navigates various dynamics and challenges in the execution of its duties.

“We are truly grateful and thankful for the visit of the PP Polri General Chairman and the association’s leadership. They are our seniors and mentors who have consistently contributed by offering input, advice, and reinforcement,” said Kapolri Suyudi.

He further emphasized, that the handling of the wiretapping case is strictly a matter of law enforcement and is entirely unrelated to any internal rivalries or specific vested interests within the institution.

“We want the Polri to remain solid and continue to be a pillar of support for the public. We wish to clarify that this is purely a matter of law enforcement and has nothing to do with any form of rivalry or other such issues. It is done solely for the betterment of the institution we hold dear—the Polri—so that it may continue to provide service and protection to the public, the nation, and the state,” he asserted.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Polri Retirees Association (PP Polri), Jenderal Pol (Ret.) Bambang Hendarso Danuri stated, that the retired senior officers are concerned about the incident. Nevertheless, they commend the Kapolri’s firm stance in taking legal action against the members allegedly involved.

“The Kapolri has explained to us that this is not a rivalry between the current Chief and his predecessors. It is strictly a criminal matter involving certain individual police officers. Through his keen insight and courage, the Kapolri has taken decisive action,” said Bambang.

During this audience, Bambang also conveyed seven moral messages from retired senior Polri officers to the Kapolri and the entire force.

The seven messages are as follows:

1. Regarding the uncovering of criminal offenses—specifically illegal wiretapping, the deletion of electronic data, and unauthorized access—which have led to several high-ranking police officers being named suspects, we express our deep concern over these events.
2. These incidents should serve as a valuable lesson for all members of the Polri in carrying out their mandate as guardians (bhayangkara) of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.
3. We support and commend the law enforcement measures taken by the police leadership against members involved in these cases, conducted in a professional, accountable, and transparent manner, while upholding the principles of “equality before the law” and the “presumption of innocence.”
4. We support and commend the police leadership’s efforts to maintain the solidarity of the entire force as they fulfill their constitutional mandate to protect, serve, and safeguard the public, as well as to enforce the law, thereby ensuring domestic security and stability.
5. We support and commend the steps taken by the police leadership to consistently strengthen cooperation and coordination with various agencies, institutions, bodies, and ministries in the execution of the police force’s core duties, functions, roles, and authority.
6. We express our gratitude and high appreciation to the President of the Republic of Indonesia—in his capacity as both Head of State and Head of Government—for his continued attention toward the Polri. This has contributed to a steady rise in public trust (reaching 80%), which in turn supports the government’s “Asta Cita” (eight-point) agenda.
7. We support the policy of the Kapolri, which embraces the spirit of “The Police Alongside the Community,” ensuring that the presence of police officers is truly beneficial to the public.

Furthermore, Bambang noted, that the increase in public trust is inseparable from the policies and initiatives implemented by the Kapolri and the entire force to embody the spirit of “The Police Alongside the Community.”

“This is an extraordinary initiative undertaken by the Kapolri and his entire force. We support the Kapolri’s policy, which embraces the spirit of ‘The Police Alongside the Community,’ ensuring that the presence of police officers is truly felt by the public,” stated Bambang.

Through the seven moral messages that have been conveyed, the Association of Retired Polri Officers (PP Polri) hopes that all personnel will use this situation as a catalyst for internal improvement, without compromising the institution’s solidarity. The retired officers also reaffirmed their commitment to continue providing moral support and constructive input to the Polri.

By upholding integrity, strengthening synergy, and prioritizing the spirit of “The Police Alongside the Community,” it is hoped that the Polri will earn greater public trust and be better equipped to fulfill their duty of providing the best possible service to the community, the nation, and the state. (Bembo)