Jakarta, LiterasiHukum.com – President Prabowo Subianto's plan to form a reform team for the Indonesian National Police (Polri) has been positively welcomed by various groups, including the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Masyarakat. However, LBH Masyarakat emphasizes that the team should not only be filled by internal parties, but must involve a broad spectrum of expertise and representation from civil society to ensure that reforms are effective. Director of LBH Masyarakat, Albert Wirya, on Saturday (13/9/2025), expressed his view that the composition of this reform team is key to its success. According to him, the involvement of legal academics and criminologists is essential to provide a theoretical foundation and in-depth analysis of the problems within the Police. Furthermore, Albert highlighted the importance of the participation of legal aid organizations and other civil society groups that have been vocal in criticizing the performance of the Police. "These organizations have direct experience in the field and often deal with law enforcement officials in various contexts, ranging from law enforcement to security and public order issues (kamtibmas)," Albert explained. This practical experience is considered to provide a real perspective and applicable solutions for the reform team.

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