The Indonesian National Police (Indonesian: Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, literally The State Police of the Republic of Indonesia, abbreviated as POLRI) is the national law enforcement and police force of Indonesia. Founded on 1 July 1946, it was formerly a part of the country's military since 1962. The police were formally separated from the armed forces on 1 April 1999 in a process which was formally completed on 1 July 2000.[2]
The organisation is now independent and is under the direct auspices of the President of Indonesia. The Indonesian National Police is responsible for law enforcement and policing duties all over Indonesia. The organisation is widely known for its corruption, violence and incompetence.[3]
The Indonesian National Police also takes part in international United Nations missions, and after special training, provided security for the UNAMID mission to protect internally-displaced people in Darfur.[4]
In total, per 2020 the total personnel that the Indonesian National Police possesses is 440.000,[5] and the number is increasing every year, it includes 14.000 Brimob personnel,[6] with up-to 7.000 water and aviation police personnel.[7] Polri is also assisted by an estimated 1 million members of Senkom Mitra Polri volunteers throughout the country which are civilians that assist the police.[8]
The headquarters of the Indonesian National Police is located in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta and the Indonesian National Police hotline-emergency number is 110 which serves all over Indonesia 24 hours.[9]