Indonesian National Police rotate 264 high-ranking officers

Indonesian National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto has ordered a major reshuffle of 264 high-ranking and middle-ranking officers. The rotation, formalized in a telegram dated November 2, 2026, includes strategic positions at the National Police Headquarters and various regional commands across Indonesia.

According to Police Public Relations Division Head Irjen Johnny Eddizon Isir, the move is intended to refresh the organization and ensure optimal leadership in response to increasingly complex policing challenges. Of the 264 personnel affected, 224 received promotions or were assigned to flat positions.

Significant changes include the appointment of Kombes Gatot Sujono as Head of the Police History Center and Kombes Teguh Wibowo as Head of Headquarters Services. The reshuffle also impacts several regional leadership roles, including six Deputy Regional Police Chiefs (Wakapolda) across provinces such as Lampung, Gorontalo, and Papua Barat.