More shake-ups at police force under new chief
National Police chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto has yet again reshuffled hundreds of senior and mid-ranking officers barely two weeks into his leadership, in a sweeping overhaul that observers say could be an attempt to consolidate his authority within the institution.
National Police chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto has once again overhauled hundreds of senior and mid-level officers just two weeks after taking charge in a major reshuffle, according to reports. The latest realignment, revealed in telegrams dated October 10 and 12, impacted more than 200 personnel, including key strategic positions.
Notably, the deputy head of the police's Security Intelligence Department (Baintelkam) was replaced by Brig. Gen. Anom Setyadji, who previously served as a senior officer in the same department. Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Aries Syahbudin, a prominent traffic corps analyst, was promoted to replace traffic corps chief Insp. Gen. Wibowo, who had only held the position for three months following his appointment in July by former police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
Both Wawan and Wibowo were reassigned to senior roles at the National Police Education and Training Institute. The Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) also saw changes, with Suyudi taking over as director in charge of cybercrime, narcotics, general crimes, and financial crimes. Police spokesperson Insp. Gen. Johnny Eddizon Isir claimed the reassignments were merit-based and aimed at bolstering the institution's performance, describing them as routine organizational changes.
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