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USU and LEMDIKLAT POLRI Discuss the Role of Police in Corruption Crime Management

Published At

23 May 2025

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Fenny Julistine Tarigan

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) hosted a visit from the Education and Training Institute (LEMDIKLAT) of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) for a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Equity Meeting Room, 3rd Floor of the Rectorate Building. The discussion carried the theme: "Policing in Handling Corruption Crimes." USU's Vice Rector opened the session for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration, Prof. Dr. Apt. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, M.Si., Apt., and attended by legal scholars from the USU Faculty of Law and representatives from STIK LEMDIKLAT POLRI

 

 

 

 

 

 

The discussion was dynamic and reflective, with USU law faculty highlighting fundamental issues hindering the eradication of corruption in Indonesia. A key concern was the need to instil anti-corruption values from an early age and reform the legal system to be more transparent and integrity-driven.

 

Dr. Syarifah Lisa Andriati emphasized that "good laws should be implemented consistently. Regulations alone cannot tackle corruption—awareness and early education on integrity are vital.”

 

 

 

A central theme was the importance of improving the police's public image. Detania Sukaraja stressed, "The public mindset that sees the police as adversaries must change. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is often seen as more aligned with public aspirations. The police must take tangible steps to regain public trust.

 

 

 

Echoing this, Annisa Hafizhah noted that citizens often feel reporting to the police is futile due to a lack of follow-up. "Police must prove themselves as protectors of the people, not the other way around," she asserted.

 

 

Mahmud Mulyadi highlighted unresolved ideological issues within the police institution and urged a philosophical and professional re-evaluation of its role. "Civil society has high expectations for the police. They want to see real contributions, not just slogans," he stated.

 

 

 

Prof. Edi Yunara added that reform must start with police education. "The image of the police needs to be rebuilt. People want protection and legal certainty when dealing with law enforcement," he said.

 

 

The USU academic community agreed that institutional reform, system improvements, and integrity-focused public service are critical to restoring trust in the police, particularly in corruption cases—considered a chronic national disease.

 

 

 

This FGD marked the beginning of a collaborative effort between USU and LEMDIKLAT POLRI to reinforce academic and professional approaches in legal and security sector reform and to promote a more humane, accountable, and community-centred model of policing.

 

 

 

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