progresifjaya.id, JAKARTA – Monday, May 5, 2025, was a historic day full of wisdom for Irjen Pol Rudi Setiawan. The reason is, on that day, the Scorpio man born in Kalianda, Lampung, November 9, 1968 officially served for the first time as the Kapolda in the West Java Province. Irjen Pol Rudi replaced his senior, Komjen Pol Akhmad Wiyagus, who now serves as Astamaops Kapolri.
The identity of Irjen Pol Rudi Setiawan as a Polri officer is known to be very closely related to the world of investigation. The aspect of law enforcement is often the target and goal of his activities as a police officer. Moreover, Minak Rudi also studied at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States in 2002. So his instincts and thoughts as a law enforcement officer of the Bhayangkara Corps are increasingly sharpened.
In terms of career, this officer from the Pesat Gatra Akpol 1993 Battalion is recorded as having traveled to various places with various positions. And the positions held were mostly in the field of law enforcement.
It is recorded that Irjen Pol Rudi once served as Middle Investigator Unit I Dit II/Economic and Special Bareskrim Polri. Then he also served as Deputy Director of Special Criminal Investigation of the North Sumatra Police, Head of Sub-Directorate IV Dittipidum Bareskrim Polri, Middle Policy Analyst for the Criminal Investigation Division of the Police (in the framework of Dik Sespimti Polri), Director of Special Criminal Investigation of the Polda Lampung and Director of Special Criminal Investigation of the Polda South Sumatra.
Then when entrusted with the task of becoming the leader of the Polri in the regional corridor, he served as the Kapolres Indramayu, Kapolres Metro Bekasi, Kapolrestabes Surabaya, Wakapolda Lampung and Wakapolda South Sumatra.
In general, the father of three who married Diana Herutami Gastini is known for his high dedication to law enforcement, especially in the field of eradicating corruption. His leadership talent as a strict police officer who finds it difficult to compromise – especially against corrupt thieves – was also hardened by the various major law enforcement operations he led.
Before returning to duty within the police, Irjen Pol Rudi existed in the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) circle. He was the driving force of the KPK in terms of prosecuting and executing corrupt thieves. For 1 year and 5 months he carried out this function until he was finally called back to the Polri. From the text of the Kapolri Telegram Letter Number ST/688/IV/KEP./2025 signed by the Assistant Kapolri for Human Resources, Irjen Pol Anwar on Sunday, April 13, 2025, Irjen Pol Rudi was ordered to return to the Polri to hold the baton of command as the Kapolda West Java.
This order, as admitted by Irjen Pol Rudi, has stirred up his mixed feelings. On the one hand, Irjen Pol Rudi admitted that he was happy because the order was a symbol of a promotion gift from his leadership for him. However, on the other hand, he also felt sad because he had to leave the KPK. He had to part with the KPK employees and journalists who had built close ties with him.
“The feelings are all over the place. Yesterday it was announced that i was given another assignment at the Polri, returned to the Polri, and made the Kapolda West Java. Happy because i socialized with media friends and KPK employees. Sad because i had to part,” said Irjen Pol Rudi, Monday, April 14, 2025.
“As time went by, we felt close. Not only media friends, but with all employees at the KPK. This is what makes me sad. It turns out that our time is limited to communicate directly. Even though i like my activities here,” he added.
Based on the author’s notes on progresifjaya.id, Irjen Pol Rudi as the driving force of the KPK’s law enforcement and execution sector has investigated 68 cases throughout 2024. Then the investigation efforts were 142 cases, prosecution 79 cases, then cases with permanent legal force or inkracht as many as 83 cases, and the implementation of execution as many as 9 cases. TOP markotop.
Now, in his new position as the Kapolda West Java, Irjen Pol Rudi also realizes that he is facing new challenges. And as the holder of the strategic command baton, these challenges must be answered brilliantly with a commitment to capability, integrity and classy dedication.
With his excellent abilities without compromise in the field of law enforcement, Irjen Pol Rudi Setiawan as the 45th Kapolda West Java is highly expected to be able to strengthen the integrity of the Polri as well as increase the trust of the West Java community in the Polri. And from the aura of his figure who is considered very full of power, all challenges and hopes are believed to be completely answered with authentic evidence. So, stay enthusiastic and make it happen soon, Jenderal. (Bembo)