Inp.polri.go.id - Bengkulu. The Indonesian National Police (INP) Research and Development Center conducted an on-site study at the Kepahiang Sub-regional Police in Bengkulu on Tuesday (29/9/2026) to evaluate the effectiveness of regulations and indices governing criminal investigations.

The research team was led by Senior Superintendent Moh. Nurhidayat and Senior Inspector Wibowo Saputra. The team gathered operational data and field feedback from local investigators handling criminal cases in Kepahiang Regency.

The study aims to evaluate whether current investigation norms and resource indices align with operational realities and geographical challenges on the ground, the team noted during the assessment. 

Kepahiang Police Chief Superintendent Yuriko Fernanda welcomed the evaluation to improve law enforcement quality. Findings from the assessment will form policy recommendations to enhance professional, effective, and fair criminal investigation standards nationwide.

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