Following a leadership transition at the top of the Indonesian National Police, newly inaugurated National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto initiated a large-scale structural overhaul, rotating 88 high-ranking and middle-ranking officers across the country. The sweeping personnel changes, formalized under Telegram Letter Number ST/2205/X/KEP./2026 dated October 2, 2026, were designed to inject organizational momentum and address evolving security demands, according to official statements from the force’s public relations division reported by detik.com.
National Police Headquarters Leadership Changes
The overhaul places 70 officers into newly promoted roles or strategic positions, with 14 personnel assigned to key leadership slots within the National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri). Among the high-profile shifts at headquarters, Tribrata News reported that Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri took over as the General Inspector of Supervision (Irwasum Polri), replacing Commissioner General Wahyu Widada, who transitioned to a role at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency.
Additional key appointments at the national headquarters include Inspector General Dedy Kusuma Bakti as Chief of Intelligence and Security (Kabaintelkam Polri), Inspector General Asep Safrudin as Chief of Criminal Investigation (Kabareskrim Polri), and Inspector General Hery Herjawan as Chief of Security Maintenance (Kabaharkam Polri).
Regional Police Chief Rotations Across Indonesia
Alongside the headquarters restructuring, the telegram ordered leadership changes for 19 regional police (Polda) commands. The sweeping regional reshuffle includes the appointment of Inspector General Dadang Hartanto as the new Metro Jaya Police Chief, overseeing the capital’s security apparatus.
Other regional assignments feature Inspector General Suwondo Nainggoan as Maluku Police Chief, Inspector General Suhendri as Riau Islands (Kepri) Police Chief, and Inspector General Arman Achdiat as Riau Police Chief. Additional regional leaders taking up new posts include Inspector General Hengki as West Java Police Chief, Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan as Banten Police Chief, and Brigadier General Roy Hardi Siahaan as Central Java Police Chief. National Police Public Relations Division Head Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir stated that the rotations reflect routine organizational dynamics aimed at maintaining operational continuity and career development.
Closed-Door Swearing-In Ceremony in South Jakarta
General Suyudi Ario Seto led a closed-door swearing-in and handover ceremony for the newly appointed principal officials and regional chiefs on Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, at the Rupatama Building in Mabes Polri, South Jakarta. detik.com noted that high-ranking officers and their spouses arrived at the venue starting at 18:00 Western Indonesian Time before the proceedings commenced at 19:00 Western Indonesian Time.
Karo Penmas of the Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisno Andiko, confirmed at the location that 25 positions underwent formal handover procedures during the evening event, while two specific roles—Astamarena and Head of Private Staff (Koorspripim)—received direct swearing-in by the police chief. Trunoyudo emphasized that the rapid execution of these organizational steps matches public expectations for an active, community-focused police presence.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Police Overhaul
Who initiated the October 2026 police mutasi, and what triggered it?
National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto initiated the rotation via Telegram Letter Number ST/2205/X/KEP./2026 just one day after taking office on October 1, 2026, succeeding former Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Kompas.id reported that the restructuring was implemented to provide organizational refreshment, career progression, and a swift response to evolving operational challenges.
How many total personnel were affected by the recent Telegram letter?
A total of 88 high-ranking (Pati) and middle-ranking (Pamen) officers were included in the October 2, 2026 directive. Out of that total, 70 officers received promotions or new job assignments, which encompass 14 positions at the Mabes Polri headquarters and 19 regional Kapolda posts.
Which former police chief transitioned to a civilian government ministry?
Former General Inspector of Supervision (Irwasum) Commissioner General Wahyu Widada left his police post to take on a new assignment at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency, as reported by Tribrata News.