Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, Kompolnas member Mochammad Choirul Anam said the push to reinforce the commission’s independence has been discussed internally for years, but concrete steps are now being taken to turn the idea into institutional reform.
One of the most visible measures was Kompolnas’ decision at the end of 2025 to relocate its office from the National Police’s STIK-PTIK complex to a standalone building in the Pancoran area of South Jakarta, a move aimed at symbolically and practically distancing the body from the police.
“One of the reasons for moving was public criticism. If Kompolnas wants to be independent, it is difficult to explain why its office is located inside a police complex,” Anam said.
The relocation is expected to provide a more representative, professional and independent working environment, allowing Kompolnas to operate more effectively as a functional oversight body tasked with monitoring police performance and advising the president on policing issues.
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Beyond physical separation, Kompolnas is also seeking stronger legal foundations. The commission considers Presidential Regulation No. 17 of 2011, which governs its role and authority, to be outdated and no longer sufficient to meet current governance and oversight challenges.
As a result, Kompolnas plans to draft a new presidential regulation that reflects changes in substance, expands institutional authority and aligns with evolving legal and administrative needs, he said.
The commission has set a target to complete the drafting process by no later than March 2026, supported by what it described as a clear and measurable work timeline to ensure the reform does not stall.
“With stronger authority, organizational support and adequate staffing, Kompolnas can play a more effective role as an external overseer,” Anam said, adding that without such reinforcement, meaningful police oversight would remain difficult to achieve.
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