Optimization of the tasks of the Polri Based on the Police Law of the Republic of Indonesia No 2 of 2002 to Realize Professionalism

Abstract

The National Police of the Republic of Indonesia is one of the pillars of law enforcement in Indonesia which has an important and strategic role. It means that the National Police has the authority to determine which direction the law and state security will be used in society, especially the community. In the police, the law lives, because in the hands of the police the law is carried out, interpreted, turned on, and even used directly as a decision-maker, so it is appropriate that the main task of the police is to protect, protect, serve as well as enforce the law. The Police are a state institution their duties are providing protection and maintaining security within the scope of society and the state. However, with the frequent violations committed by members of the Police, it is necessary to develop a human resource. In realizing professionalism and law enforcement efforts against members of the Police, they realized the professionalism of the Police of the Republic of Indonesia. Police professionalism is needed to run well as a custodian of public security and as a law enforcer. In this case, the law gives power and authority to the Police to carry out operational actions that are independent or independent. The professionalism of the POLRI in carrying out its main duties is still not optimal, as evidenced by the crime rate, and the large number of POLRI members who are involved in legal problems. Several efforts have been made to optimize the professionalism of the Indonesian National Police. Specifically, she guides her POLRI members in their work and conduct by the Indonesian National Police Code of Ethics and monitors the performance and quality of the Indonesian National Police in conducting law enforcement. Development of POLRI human resources and improvement of member benefits. The results of this study indicate that the professionalism of the Indonesian National Police in carrying out their primary duties is still not optimal, as evidenced by the crime rate, and the large number of POLRI members who are involved in legal problems.