Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Deputy Chief of Indonesian National Police (INP) Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo highlighted the need for special strategies to address evolving terrorism threats, which have shifted from structured organizations to digital networks.

“We are facing major changes. Threats now emerge through digital spaces, loose sympathizers, and algorithm-driven networks. Our strategies must adapt,” he said on Thursday (21/5/2026), as reported by antaranews.com,

He noted that extremism today is fragmented, often involving individuals or small groups, and is “glocal”, or global information flows rapidly influencing local dynamics. Data from Densus 88 shows 115 children involved in True Crime Community groups and 132 exposed to radicalism nationwide.

To counter this, Deputy Chief Dedi directed anti-terror squad Densus 88 to adopt a layered ecological approach, integrating families, schools, communities, government, and digital platforms. This includes building a “Safe Home to Safe School” ecosystem, with police coordinating cross-sector efforts.

He stressed collaboration among security forces, ministries, local governments, educators, religious leaders, communities, academics, digital platforms, and civil society. Densus 88 Chief Inspector General Sentot Prasetyo confirmed strategies now prioritize early detection, risk assessment, and youth resilience.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)