Official! Police Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo Appointed as Deputy Chief of Police, Replacing Commissioner General Agus

www.jejaknesia.com – The Indonesian National Police has once again conducted a major reshuffle of several high-ranking officers. One of the key changes is the appointment of Commissioner General Pol Dedi Prasetyo as Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri) replacing Commissioner General Agus Andrianto who has reached retirement age.

This reshuffle is stated in Police Chief Telegram Letter Number ST/1393/VI/KEP./2024 dated June 26, 2024, signed by the Police Human Resources Assistant (As SDM) Irjen Pol Dedi Prasetyo. The letter includes 745 police personnel who underwent a rotation of positions, consisting of high and mid-level officers.

Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo: An Experienced Figure in the Police Force

Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo previously served as Head of the Police Security Maintenance Agency (Kabaharkam). Prior to that, he also held positions as Head of the Police Public Relations Division and Chief of Central Kalimantan Regional Police.

He is widely recognized as a communicative high-ranking officer with extensive experience in public relations and security. His appointment as Deputy Chief of Police is considered a strategic move by Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to strengthen internal synergy within the police force.

Major Reshuffle: Inspector General Asep Edi Appointed as Metro Jaya Police Chief

In addition to Commissioner General Dedi, this reshuffle also appoints Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri as Chief of Metro Jaya Regional Police. He replaces Inspector General Karyoto, who was reassigned as Pati SSDM Polri for an assignment outside the police structure.

Inspector General Asep Edi previously served as West Java Police Chief and is known for his humanistic approach to leadership. This appointment has attracted attention because the Metro Jaya Police is one of the most strategic institutions in Indonesia.

List of Police Officials Who Were Reshuffled

Here are some other key names that were involved in the position rotation:

• Commissioner General Agus Andrianto – Removed from the Deputy Chief position due to retirement.
• Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo – Appointed as Deputy Chief of Police replacing Commissioner General Agus.
• Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri – Appointed as Metro Jaya Police Chief.
• Inspector General Karyoto – Reassigned as Pati SSDM Polri.

Steps for Organizational Refreshment in the Police

According to an official statement from the Police Public Relations Division, this reshuffle is part of the routine position rotation mechanism aimed at organizational refreshment. Additionally, it serves as career development and structural adjustment to face increasingly complex security challenges.

“This reshuffle is part of the tour of duty and tour of area conducted to regenerate and improve the performance of the police institution,” explained the Head of the Police Public Relations Division in a written statement.

Police Commitment: More Adaptive and Responsive

Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has stated on several occasions that the police institution must be adaptive, responsive, and modern. This reshuffle is considered a concrete step to meet public demands for police reform.

Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo is expected to assist the Police Chief in enhancing public trust and strengthening transparency and professionalism within the police in carrying out its duties.

The major reshuffle conducted by the Police Chief is a strategic step that not only refreshes the organizational structure but also provides space for leadership regeneration within the police. The appointment of Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo as Deputy Chief is a strong signal that the police institution continues to improve and is ready to face future challenges with professionalism and integrity.

Looking ahead, the public hopes that under the new leadership, the police will become increasingly transparent, professional, and oriented towards public justice.