Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Brigadier General Sulastiana becomes the first female general to serve at the Deputy Chief of West Papua Regional Police following his appointment by the Indonesian National Police (INP) Headquarters on 15 December 2025.
Her appointment as the first female Deputy Chief of West Papua Police is based on professional merit and career achievement. It reflects the INPe’s commitment to developing leadership based on competence, experience, and performance.
In her current role, General Sulistiana assists the West Papua Chief of Police in managing organizational administration, supervising operational functions, and ensuring the implementation of professional standards within the West Papua Police. Her assignment reflects the INP confidence in her experience, leadership record, and professional integrity.
Prior to her appointment in West Papua, General Sulastiana served as Senior Auditor (Level I) at the INP’s Inspectorate General of Supervision. In this position, she was involved in strengthening internal monitoring, accountability mechanisms, and compliance across police units. Throughout her career, she has held assignments in public communication, international and domestic cooperation, community empowerment, human resource development, criminal justice administration, education, and internal supervision.
General Sulastiana also has a strong academic background. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations in 1995, followed by a Master’s degree in Administration and Human Resource Development in 2001. She later completed a Bachelor of Law in 2007 and obtained a Doctorate in Criminology in 2013, graduating with distinction. Her academic training supports her professional approach to policing, particularly in areas related to governance, policy, and institutional development.
Alongside her service in the police, she is actively involved in higher education. She serves as a lecturer at several universities, including the University of Indonesia, where she teaches postgraduate programs on national resilience, as well as undergraduate and professional programs related to policing and law. She also lectures in the postgraduate law program at Universitas Islam As-Safi’iyah. In addition, she regularly contributes as a speaker at seminars on criminology, narcotics-related crime, and the protection of women and children.
General Sulastiana has also represented Indonesia in a number of international professional forums, including law enforcement networking and policy dialogue platforms in the United States and Europe. These engagements reflect her experience in international cooperation and professional exchange.
In carrying out her duties in West Papua, Brigadier General Sulastiana emphasizes professionalism, coordination, and constructive engagement with local communities and stakeholders. She remains committed to public service, institutional integrity, and the continuous improvement of police professionalism.
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