The Indonesian Mobile Brigade Corps (Korps Brimob Polri) celebrated its 81st anniversary on Saturday centering commemorations on the theme “Brimob Bersama Masyarakat,” or “Brimob Together with the Community.”
Across various regions, including South Sumatra, Riau, Kepulauan Riau, and North Kalimantan, police leadership emphasized that the core strength of the elite force lies in its connection to the public rather than solely in tactical equipment or weaponry.
In Palembang, South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Rony Samtana led a ceremony at the Mako Satbrimob, where he underscored that the milestone serves as a moment for reflection on the unit’s long history of service.
“We deliberately carried out the 81st Anniversary of the Indonesian Police Mobile Brigade Corps in a simple but meaningful way, because the true strength of the Indonesian Police lies in togetherness and strong synergy with the community.” said Rony Samtana. The event, which began at 8:30 a.m.
In Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan Police Chief Brigadier General Andi Syahriful Taufik said that the unit’s effectiveness is determined by the trust it earns from citizens.
“The strength of Brimob is not only measured by the capabilities of its personnel and the completeness of its equipment, but also by how much benefit and trust the public feels in the presence of the Police.” said Andi Syahriful Taufik. He further said that while Brimob must remain firm, that firmness should provide a sense of security rather than fear.
The anniversary events featured traditional ceremonies, including the cutting of tumpeng—a cone-shaped rice dish—to honor both senior and junior personnel, symbolizing the passing of dedication between generations. In North Kalimantan, the first slice was given to the oldest member, Iptu Moedji Santoso, and the second to the youngest, Bripda Marlbert Nugrial.
In Kepulauan Riau, the celebration included a reading of a message from the Commander of the Mobile Brigade Corps, Commissioner General Ramdani Hidayat, who highlighted that the corps was born from the people and continues to dedicate its strength to the people. The Kepulauan Riau event was attended by high-ranking officials including Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General Anom Wibowo and representatives of the Bhayangkari organization.
The commemorations also featured a message from National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto, read by regional commanders, which emphasized that the elite unit’s value is derived from the feeling of safety it provides to the public. In Riau, Police Chief Inspector General Arman Achdiat said that the force acts as a strategic front-line guard capable of handling high-intensity security threats, including terrorism and civil unrest.
“Continue to be at the forefront in maintaining security, protecting the community, and guarding the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia,” said Arman Achdiat. He added that the corps must maintain a humanistic approach to retain the public trust necessary for effective policing.
Police officials emphasized that the 81st anniversary serves as a commitment to maintaining a professional and humanistic approach to security.
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