Led by the chief of operations, 324 officers were divided into three groups to cover different parts of the city.
"The patrols were carried out to protect the public and provide a sense of security," police spokesperson Senior Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi said here, Sunday.
He noted that similar operations will be conducted in the coming days with the support of the military and the Jakarta provincial government.
Ade added that the patrols would be carried out with a "humanist and persuasive approach," with officers actively communicating with religious, community, and youth leaders.
He stressed that police would only take firm action against violence or vandalism as a "last resort."
He also expressed appreciation for the residents who helped maintain public order during the unrest.
The recent protests across Indonesia were primarily fueled by public outrage over a proposed monthly housing allowance of Rp50 million (about US$3,000) for members of parliament, which many considered excessive amid rising living costs and a weak economy.
The situation was exacerbated by several legislators' comments that were perceived as insensitive and out of touch, such as comparing themselves to manual laborers, calling protesters "dumb," and justifying the allowance by citing their own long commutes.
The demonstrations escalated and became more violent after a video went viral showing a police tactical vehicle running over and killing a motorcycle taxi driver during a protest in Jakarta.
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