Who Is Dadang Hartanto, Jakarta's New Metro Police Chief?
The reshuffle is aimed at organizational needs and career development, with officials saying the new chiefs should quickly continue ongoing programs.
- On October 1, 2026, General Suyudi Ario Seto officially assumed the role of National Police Chief after taking his oath at the State Palace in Jakarta.
- A day later, the National Police Chief reshuffled 19 provincial police chief positions to ensure personnel refreshment and organizational continuity, according to an official telegram letter dated October 2, 2026.
- Among these strategic changes, Inspector General Dadang Hartanto assumed the post of Jakarta Metro Police Chief, a position designated for an officer holding the rank of Police Commissioner General.
- During his tenure as Maluku Regional Police Chief, Dadang ordered an inquiry into officers allegedly tied to a drug abuse case exposed during proceedings at the Ambon District Court.
- Amid public demands for accountability, Listyo Sigit Prabowo transitioned to the Executive Office of the President, as the government weighs reforms to police work culture and limits on public positions.
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The transfer of Inspector General Dadang to become the Metro Jaya Police Chief was based on the transfer telegram letter number ST/2205/X/KEP/2026 dated October 2, 2026,
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