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[Exclusive] Kompolnas chief Benny vows to uphold integrity, public trust
In an exclusive interview, Kompolnas acting chief Insp. Gen. (Ret) Benny Mamoto speaks to The Jakarta Post about the guiding principles of the National Police Commission and his vision for the police oversight body's future.
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Kompolnas acting chief Insp. Gen. (ret) Benny Mamoto (center) (Kompas.com/Kristianto Purnomo)
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keptical minds will always view supervisory agencies like the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) as a mere “accessory”, that it would not be capable of providing critical insight or views for improving the nation’s police force. At the same time, other groups acknowledge that no matter how minimal, the existence of Kompolnas offers the hope that the National Police (Polri) will be better monitored and supervised this time around.
Kompolnas acting chief Insp. Gen. (ret) Benny Mamoto welcomes both groups, skeptics and optimists alike, as representing the general expectations of the public for monitoring the police as they do their duty in serving society. Benny recognizes that, with the right approach, public criticisms and aspirations can support the commission in fulfilling its oversight function.
The former senior detective spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Dicky Christanto on Thursday, sharing his experiences in leading Kompolnas in its day-to-day operations, including an assignment as the head of the government-sanctioned joint fact-finding team to investigate alleged police misconduct in the fatal shooting of a local priest, Yeremia Zanambani, on Sept. 19, 2020 in Intan Jaya, Papua.
Another key role was his assisting the internal probe into the fatal shooting of six members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road last December as part of the crime scene investigation team.
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Below is an excerpt from the interview.
JP: What are the main responsibilities of Kompolnas?
