According to data gathered on Friday, August 7, 2026, Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has carried out a personnel shift involving nine high-ranking police officers holding the two-star rank of Inspector General (Irjen Pol). These nine officers form part of a broader administrative action encompassing 146 personnel entering transfer, rotation, and promotion lists within the national police force.
Telegram Details and Official Signatories
The high-ranking officer reassignments stem from two official telegrams issued on July 30, 2026. According to the records, telegram number ST/1584/VII/KEP 2026 covers 119 personnel, while telegram number ST/1585/VII/KEP 2026 accounts for 27 personnel. AS SDM Polri Inspector General Anwar signed both documents on behalf of the leadership.
Did You Know? The leadership issued the two separate telegrams on July 30, 2026, utilizing documents numbered ST/1584/VII/KEP 2026 and ST/1585/VII/KEP 2026 to process a total of 146 personnel changes.
Retirements and New Assignments
Out of the nine two-star Inspector Generals affected by the late July directive, seven officers are entering retirement, or the purna tugas phase. The remaining officers transition into new roles within the Korps Bhayangkara, taking up positions in divisions such as Baintelkam and Lemdiklat Polri.
While seven of the affected officers transition to retirement, the remaining appointments shape the immediate command structure heading into the next operational phase.
Specific personnel changes documented in the late July telegrams include Inspector General Amur Chandra Juli Buana shifting from his previous role as Kadiv Hubinter Polri to Pati Divhubinter Polri ahead of his retirement. The records also list Inspector General Tomex Korniawan among the officers subject to the administrative shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many two-star police officers were included in the recent personnel shift?
According to data gathered on Friday, August 7, 2026, Kapolri General Listyo Sigit Prabowo shifted nine high-ranking police officers holding the two-star rank of Inspector General.
Who signed the official telegrams authorizing the reassignments?
The telegrams were signed by AS SDM Polri Inspector General Anwar on July 30, 2026.
What is happening to the officers affected by the shift?
Out of the nine Inspector Generals, seven are entering retirement, while the remaining officers are assigned to new positions within Korps Bhayangkara, including Baintelkam and Lemdiklat Polri.
How do you view the balance between retirements and active reassignments in these police personnel shifts?