The Commission for Police Reform Acceleration, established by President Prabowo Subianto, has announced its initial three-month work plan aimed at gathering public input and identifying key issues within the National Police (Polri) 

Commission chairman Jimly Asshiddiqie, a former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, said the team would start by collecting feedback from civil society organizations, non-governmental groups, and student associations through weekly public hearings.

“We will hold weekly meetings for public hearings, face-to-face discussions, and problem mapping to listen to input from various segments of society,” Jimly told reporters at the National Police Headquarters on Monday, November 10, 2025.

The first scheduled dialogue, he said, will be with the Gerakan Nurani Bangsa (National Conscience Movement) organization.

New policy recommendations

Jimly cited that findings from these sessions would be reviewed internally before the commission formulates policy recommendations for long-term police reform.

“Within the first two months, we expect to finalize recommendations that can serve as the basis for new policies in reforming the police institution,” he said.

However, he noted that any resulting policies would still require final approval from President Prabowo Subianto. “The final decision rests with the President. Once our recommendations are ready, they will be reported directly to him,” Jimly added.

The commission’s work is expected to lay the groundwork for structural and legal reforms within the National Police, potentially leading to legislative changes governing law enforcement accountability and professionalism.

A high-level reform team

The Police Reform Acceleration Commission comprises several high-profile figures, including the former Constitutional Court chief justice and former coordinating political and security minister Mahfud MD, and two former national police chiefs − Idham Azis (2019–2021) and Badrodin Haiti (2015–2016).

Also serving on the committee are Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Institutions Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Institutions Otto Hasibuan, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and Presidential Security and Police Reform Advisor Ahmad Dofiri.

The committee was inaugurated at the Merdeka Palace on Friday, November 7, 2025, with President Prabowo delivering the first directive during a closed-door session.

Courage and transparency

In his address, President Prabowo asked the commission to conduct a thorough and transparent evaluation of the police institution, emphasizing that no shortcomings should be overlooked.

“Your duty is to study and provide me, as head of state and government, with recommendations for the necessary reforms,” Prabowo said in his opening remarks.

Jimly reiterated that the commission would operate openly and inclusively, ensuring that reform efforts reflect public aspirations.

“The President instructed us to work transparently and listen to all voices. The police belong to the people … their duty is to protect and serve them. Therefore, our process must not be closed off,” he said.