Bambang Hendarso Danuri: We have not closed the book on Lapindo

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

AS he promised to do when he was sworn in as National Police Chief five months ago, Police General Bambang Hendarso Danuri continues to restructure his personnel. Problems of illegal logging, gambling, illegal fishing, narcotics and disruptive activities have been his top priority.

He is not just targeting the low-level officers; everyone seems to be given his ‘once-over’ assessment. “It is all to build public trust,” he explained. In line with the Police Force’s strategic plan, raising the people’s trust must be accelerated so the target of a 2010 completion date can be achieved.

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Last week, Bambang Hendarso’s work intensified with the official launching of the political campaigns. He issued a list of regulations requiring police units to remain neutral. At the same time, all officers were asked to monitor the campaigns, to ensure safety and stability.

Two weeks ago, Bambang Hendarso met with the Tempo reporting team, consisting of Toriq Hadad, Sri Malela Mahargasarie and Wahyu Muryadi at his office in the police comple

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