Banten officials address police community engagement and wiretapping concerns

In Serang, Banten, Deputy Police Chief Zain Dwi Nugroho participated in a community outreach program at the Agung Kasunyatan Mosque. During the event, he emphasized the importance of humanistic policing and sought to strengthen the relationship between the police and the public by listening to community aspirations and suggestions.

Brigjen Zain Dwi Nugroho highlighted the need for synergy between religious leaders and law enforcement to maintain social order. He stated that while police enforce the law, religious leaders play a vital role in moral guidance, and both must work together to create a harmonious environment.

Separately, Banten Deputy Governor A. Dimyati Natakusumah addressed allegations regarding wiretapping involving police generals. He cautioned that law enforcement must follow strict legal procedures, including obtaining court permission and possessing sufficient evidence, before conducting surveillance. Natakusumah argued that the head of state should not be treated as a target of operations within the constitutional framework.