Polri conducts major leadership rotation under new Kapolri

Following his appointment as National Police Chief (Kapolri), General Suyudi Ario Seto has implemented a large-scale rotation of personnel within the Indonesian National Police (Polri). This series of mutations involves approximately 199 high-ranking and middle-ranking officers, aimed at organizational refreshment and career development.

Key leadership changes include the appointment of Brigjen Pol Aries Syahbudin as the new Head of Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas), succeeding Irjen Wibowo. Additionally, several regional police chiefs (Kapolda) have been replaced, including the heads of the Bangka Belitung, North Kalimantan, and Lampung regional police.

In Riau, Irjen Pol Arman Achdiat has taken command as the new Kapolda, succeeding Komjen Pol Herry Heryawan. Arman has expressed his commitment to continuing established programs, such as ‘Green Policing’. Other regional shifts were noted in Banten, Central Sulawesi, South Sumatra, and Yogyakarta, as part of a broader strategic effort to enhance police performance and public service across the country.