Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Minister of Home Affairs) Tito Karnavian raised his hopes that the Indonesian National Police (INP) actively assess the potential conflicts leading up to the 2024 elections. "I expect the police to not only be responsive but also proactive in calming the situation and accurately identifying potential conflicts," he said in his written statement in Jakarta on Thursday (28/9/2023), adding that the roles of security forces is cricial in maintaining a safe and stable situation.. Based on his observation,  some conflicts did not erupt spontaneously but had underlying processes. Therefore, he believed that accurate predictions through conflict mapping are essential to prevent conflicts from escalating. "We need to map out which areas are safe, which are vulnerable, and which are highly vulnerable so that we can reinforce those in high-risk areas," the Minister said, adding that  intelligence units, both at the regional and central levels, needed to be strengthened during the 2024 simultaneous elections He emphasizes the importance of accurately mapping vulnerabilities to support the success of local elections, and he doesn't want the police to only react after conflicts occur. "So, the key here, once again, is accuracy, and I request that simulations be conducted to strengthen the synergy between the Indonesian Military, the INP, Regional Public Order Officers, and Community Protection and Security Officers ," Minister Tito said. (mg/inp/pr/nm)