Insightful Leadership Award for the Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police from Sultan Agung University

The Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri), Komjen Dedi Prasetyo, was deemed worthy of the "Insightful Leader in National Security" award by the Faculty of Law of Sultan Agung Islamic University (Unissula), one of the country's leading academic institutions. The award was presented personally to the deputy chief of the police force by the Rector of Unissula, Prof. H. Gunarto, during a visit to the National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) located in South Jakarta. This significant academic recognition was given to Prasetyo due to his leadership in Polri's institutional reform processes and his efforts to base security units on scientific foundations. Rector Gunarto emphasized that the award represents not only a personal achievement but also the overall vision of the institution. The ceremony once again highlighted how vital the collaboration between the police force and higher education institutions is.

In his statement, Rector Gunarto detailed the reasons for presenting this accolade. He stated that Dedi Prasetyo's improvement of the quality of human resources within the police force and his initiation of a radical transformation in police education were the primary factors behind this decision. Furthermore, it was expressed that the integration of the concept of "scientific policing" into the force and the establishment of strategic collaborations with universities strengthened the foundation of national security. Gunarto stated that these steps were highly visionary, giving as examples the transformation of the Police Education Institute (STIK-PTIK) into a fully-fledged Police University and the establishment of Police Studies Centers in 77 different universities. These developments were considered concrete proof of the belief that security policies should be built on knowledge, research, and innovation.

In the statements, where it was pointed out that visionary leadership not only solves today's problems but also prepares institutions for the future, it was emphasized that institutional transformation is a long-term investment. In this context, it was noted that the Police Force, under the coordination of Dedi Prasetyo, established Digital Leadership Laboratories and Social Laboratories in accordance with the requirements of the digital age. The restructuring of the education curriculum with a focus on human rights, leadership, and public service, as well as enhancing the competencies of criminal detectives through national certification programs, were also counted among the vital steps. All these efforts aim to make Polri a more professional, human-oriented structure that can adapt to global dynamics. Rector Gunarto added that for these reasons, the award bears the nature of an academic tribute.

On the other hand, the modernization efforts of the force are focused on strengthening the capacity to address contemporary security threats. Issues such as combating cybercrime, protecting women and children, and preventing human trafficking crimes are among the priority areas of this new era. In his assessment following the award ceremony, Dedi Prasetyo expressed great satisfaction with the trust shown in them by Unissula. He argued that the transformation of the police force cannot be achieved alone, and that every policy and law enforcement process must be supported by scientific research. He noted that academic partnerships play a critical role in the effort to make Polri a modern institution that has earned the public's trust.

Within the scope of future collaborations, it was learned that an invitation was sent by Unissula to Komjen Dedi Prasetyo to be a speaker at an international-level conference. Prasetyo will take the stage as the keynote speaker at the international seminar, which is planned to be held on 30 July 2026 and will address the issues of the Protection of Women and Children (PPA) and the Prevention of Human Trafficking Crimes (TPPO). This major event, which is expected to be attended by delegations from 18 countries from five different continents, will enable the discussion of strategies for combating international crimes. Accepting this invitation with pleasure, Prasetyo reiterated that international academic collaborations are essential for capacity building in dealing with cross-border crimes. It is believed that such global dialogues will contribute to producing permanent solutions to increasingly complex global security issues.