progresifjaya.id, JAKARTA – Kapolri, Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo apologized if the Polri still had many shortcomings in carrying out its duties. He also expressed his commitment to continue to open up space for criticism in order to improve the organization.
This statement was conveyed by Kapolri Listyo Sigit in his remarks at the Bhayangkara 78th anniversary commemoration ceremony at Monas, Jakarta Pusat, Monday, (1/7) afternoon.
“We apologize if there are still many shortcomings in carrying out our duties. We continue to be committed to opening a space for criticism, suggestions and aspirations in the context of evaluating and improving the organization so that we can continue to make changes in order to create a Polri that is loved according to the expectations of the community,” explained Kapolri Listyo Sigit.
Furthermore, he also emphasized the message conveyed by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to all members of the Polri. He revealed that all members of the Polri are ready to serve endlessly for Indonesia.
“As the message from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, we are committed to becoming true Bhayangkara who serve endlessly to the people of the nation and state for the progress of Indonesia,” he said.
On this occasion, Kapolri Listyo Sigit also expressed his deepest appreciation to the President, Vice President and all parties who have assisted the Polri in carrying out their duties. Appreciation was also conveyed to all Bhayangkara members in all areas of duty.
“On this occasion we would like to express our highest gratitude and appreciation for the support of the President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, members of the DPR RI and DPD RI, ministries/institutions, TNI, regional governments, work partners, figures from mass organizations, OKP, workers. We also don’t forget to express our thanks and highest appreciation to all members of the Polri and their families wherever they work,” he said again.
Series of Activities
In his remarks, Kapolri Listyo Sigit Prabowo also explained the various activities carried out to welcome Bhayangkara’s 78th anniversary in 2024. Some of them include a stand up comedy competition as a form of openness to the police who are not anti-criticism, as well as the Hoegeng Awards to select exemplary police officers who instill values. -values from General Hoegeng Iman Santoso based on community suggestions.
“This year’s Bhayangkara Day series is also part of community service and a cooling system to increase awareness, togetherness and synergy. These include the distribution of social assistance packages, house renovation activities, activities to build clean water facilities, and religious service at places of worship,” explained Kapolri Listyo Sigit.
The Polri, he continued, also carries out activities in the health sector, such as health services to handling stunting.
“In order to improve public health and eradicate stunting, health services are being held in the form of free medical treatment, including for disability groups, stunting management, blood donation and basic life support training,” he said.
On Bhayangkara’s 78th anniversary, Kapolri Listyo Sigit continued, the Polri also held a three-pillar sports competition, a competition for Special Police (Polsus), security guards, and exemplary security service business entities (BUJP).
“Apart from that, there are also sports competitions in the form of basketball, volleyball, badminton, cycling, judo, karate and shooting to train dexterity and teamwork,” he said.
Not only that. A legal debate competition was also held by the Polri and participated by students.
“Students are agents of change who will color Indonesia in the future from 238 campuses to hone their potential and exchange ideas in the legal field,” said Kapolri Listyo Sigit again.
“In the field of art and creativity, there is also a creative competition on the path of change which is participated in by artists and cultural figures to convey works with the theme of unity and integrity as well as the spirit of change for the sake of realizing a golden Indonesia in 2045,” he continued.
He also added, that in this Bhayangkara anniversary, the Polri also increased the spirit of service and the values of the Polri struggle through cultivating traditions, glorifying Tribrata values, pilgrimages, and even sowing flowers.
And the culmination of all this was held on Monday, (1/7), with the presence of more than 200 thousand invited guests and the public at Monas to celebrate the Polri’s Birthday while also enjoying the MSME bazaar and people’s party. All of this is done as a form of the Polri’s closeness to the community. (Bembo)