RAKYAT TODAY.ID _ BALI – National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit gave a briefing at the Senior Level Meeting of the Special Detachment (Densus) 88 Anti-terror Police in Bali. Sigit talked about optimizing the synergistic role of stakeholders and Counterparts in the context of handling terrorism in Indonesia. On this occasion, Sigit said that he would develop the organizational structure of the Anti-terror Detachment 88 of the National Police in order to further optimize the role of prevention and law enforcement against terrorism crimes in Indonesia. “In line with the increasing and increasingly complex challenges, the Government agreed to our proposal to develop the structure of the National Police’s Anti-Rerror Detachment 88. Thank God the Presidential Decree was signed and currently we have five one-stars. And we hope that we will not stop and we will develop it. The number of personnel is 3,701, I “Hopefully it will grow and be doubled. So that colleagues have sufficient strength including budget, facilities and infrastructure are also improved, as well as the capabilities of colleagues,” said Sigit in the activity, Wednesday (16/2/2022). Furthermore, apart from being on a national scale, Sigit asked the National Police Anti-terror Detachment 88 to also monitor the development of international terrorism. So, continued Sigit, in the future the detachment bearing the owl symbol will be able to adapt and develop the ability to face all forms of challenges that exist in the future. According to Sigit, the challenge that must be answered immediately is adapting to the rapid progress of information technology (IT) development. Although this is positive on the one hand, on the other hand, it can sometimes be used by terrorist groups. Therefore, Sigit said, Densus 88 Anti-terror Police must be able to synergize and cooperate with all relevant institutions in the country, religious leaders, community leaders and with other countries. According to him, this will further maximize the prevention and prosecution of all terrorist networks. “Friends must be ready to face changes. And the key is to learn to improve the abilities of colleagues, develop the organization of Densus 88, increase the capacity of personnel. And I believe history proves that colleagues are capable even though dynamics occur,” said Sigit. Regarding the performance of the National Police’s Anti-Rerror Detachment 88 so far, Sigit explained that this has affected the decrease in the terrorism index by 52.22 percent, where the target of the RPJMN is 54.36 percent. Not only that, it also has an impact on the risk index of terrorist actors, which currently stands at 30.29 percent of the 2020-2024 RPJMN target of 38.14 percent.
The former Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police also stated that the hard work of Densus 88 has provided a Multiplier Effect for the Indonesian nation. Where, it has an impact on increasing stability, security and public order (kamtibmas). “Of course, the stability of the Kamtibmas is the basic capital in order to increase economic growth. Because one of the investment capital is both foreign and domestic. This is looking at the parameters, one of which is how a country maintains the stability of its Kamtibmas,” said the former Banten Police Chief. It is known, in 2020 Densus 88 has arrested 232 terrorism suspects. Meanwhile, throughout 2021, at least 370 terrorism suspects have been arrested. Not only that, the National Police’s Anti-terror Detachment 88 has also carried out law enforcement against terrorist groups in Poso, currently the group has three DPOs left and the pursuit is still ongoing. In front of Densus 88 personnel, Sigit also conveyed instructions from President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) related to maintaining the stability of public order and security in 2022. Given that this year, Indonesia will host various national and international agendas. Among them, are MotoGP at the Mandalika Circuit, NTB to the G20 Presidency series. President Jokowi, said Sigit, has emphasized that international and national events must be ensured to run safely and smoothly. Remembering, this is to maintain the honor and trust of the Indonesian nation in the eyes of the world. Thus, Sigit emphasized, in all events, it must be ensured that the slightest act of terror does not occur. “So this is the direction of the President, of course this message is a mandate for the Polri institution and specifically for colleagues who are members of the National Police Anti-terror Detachment 88 to ensure that during the event process there is no even the slightest terror attack. Because this concerns Indonesia’s success in organizing international event. If it is safe and smooth, it will make Indonesia proud in the eyes of the international community,” said Sigit. On this occasion, Sigit also said that he had given a reward to the Special Detachment 88 Anti-terror team of the National Police who had made their best contribution to this nation. In 2020 awards in the form of KPLB were given to 47 personnel. While one KPLBA person. Meanwhile, in 2021, there are 53 personnel who will receive KPLB. On the other hand, in 2020, 45 personnel received awards for participating in various kinds of education. Meanwhile, in 2021, 63 ranks have the opportunity to attend education. For 2022, there are 22 personnel who have received education. Then, 74 gold pins have been given by the National Police Chief throughout 2021. “I continue to be committed to giving appreciation and rewards to personnel who have achieved many achievements and become the pride of institutions, society, the state and the pride of Indonesia in the eyes of the international community,” concluded Sigit.(Parulian)
