Prabowo delivered the statement during the commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the police force on Friday, July 1.
"I tell all police force personnel wherever stationed to keep up the spirit and be sincere in giving the best service, so that the police force grows close and is loved by the people," Prabowo stated, as quoted from a video he uploaded on his official Instagram account, @listyosigitprabowo.
During this year's anniversary, the Police Force promoted the idea that the police force had been precise in the efforts to support national economic and structural recovery as a means to create a strong, growing nation.
He also lauded all his personnel for their loyalty, dedication, and sacrifice for their duty to the people, nation, and state.
"Maintain the institution's honor by upholding Tri Brata (three values of the police) and Catur Prasetya (four duties of the police) values. May all our efforts become a source of good deeds for all of us," he remarked.
Prabowo, on behalf of the entire police force, expressed gratitude for everyone's support for the police force.
"We, from the Police Force, express our gratitude for the support given by the community. With all sincerity, we hope for prayers and support from the public in order for the Police Force to do their duties onwards," he stated.
He also brought attention to the global situation, which was currently replete with uncertainty, faced by several countries, including Indonesia. It impacted security, stability, and order amid the public as well as compromised the life quality.
"However, do believe that the Police Force, with everyone, can change all challenges to opportunities to make Indonesia grow stronger," he added.
Note from KontraS
To commemorate the 76th Police Day, the Commission for Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) issued a note which detailed the Police Force's work performance during the period from July 2021 to June 2022, specifically pertaining to the human rights aspects.
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The commission noted that the police force still widely used violence, authoritative gestures, arrogance, and excessive, inhumane acts.
It was said that police often hid their involvement whenever a violation, which was counterproductive to their task, occurred when they were supposed to enforce law, protect, and serve the public.
Other violent practices, such as uncontrolled gun use, torture, and others, still occurred.
The commission recorded that at least 677 cases of violence perpetrated by the police force, on July 2021 to June 2022 resulted in injuries to as many as 928 people, 1,240 people being killed, and 59 being detained.
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Translator: Laily Rahmawaty, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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