Indonesian police

The Indonesian National Police, commonly known as Polri, is the country's civilian law‑enforcement agency tasked with maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and ensuring the safety of citizens across the archipelago. Operating under the authority of the President and administratively overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Polri carries out a broad mandate that includes routine patrols, criminal investigations, traffic management, counter‑terrorism operations, and community‑based policing initiatives. Its jurisdiction extends to all 34 provinces, with a hierarchical structure of regional police commands (Polda) that implement national policies at the local level. In addition to general policing, the force maintains specialised directorates such as cyber crime, narcotics, and mobile brigade units to address specific threats. These functions collectively position Polri as the primary institution responsible for internal security and the rule of law in Indonesia.

The organization's scale is reflected in the personnel data exposed in a 2021 breach, which compromised the personal information of approximately 28,000 officers, indicating a workforce of at least that size spread throughout the nation. Polri's reach is further evidenced by its presence in every district and sub‑district, where local police units (Polsek) handle day‑to‑day security concerns. The incident also highlighted broader cybersecurity challenges faced by the institution in protecting sensitive data. Distinguishing attributes of the force include its centralized command structure, which allows for rapid deployment of national resources during emergencies, and its role as the sole agency empowered to conduct criminal investigations and arrests on behalf of the state. Structurally, Polri remains a government agency directly accountable to the President, with administrative support provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, and it operates without private ownership or parent‑company affiliations.