Police Headquarters Restricts Searches in Own Yard
The National Police headquarters issued a circular memo regarding searches conducted on its premises and interrogation of its members by other law enforcement institutions. The memo signed by Profession and Security Chief, Idham Aziz, states that any such searches must be approved by the national police chief first.
"The memo has no legal basis and has an air of being obstructive towards other law enforcement institutions," said Emerson Yuntho, a researcher with Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW), last week. Emerson is concerned that the memo would also set a bad precedent. "Other institutions will also demand other law enforcement authorities to first obtain permission from their leader before searching their premises," he pointed out.
December 27, 2016
The National Police headquarters issued a circular memo regarding searches conducted on its premises and interrogation of its members by other law enforcement institutions. The memo signed by Profession and Security Chief, Idham Aziz, states that any such searches must be approved by the national police chief first.
"The memo has no legal basis and has an air of being obstructive towards other law enforcement institutions," said Emerson Yuntho, a
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