inp.polri.go.id - Surabaya. A total of 2,918 police personnel were deployed to secure the demonstration, which coincided with Heroes' Day commemoration in Surabaya on Tuesday (11/10/2026).

Security was focused on two locations expected to be the center of mass gatherings: in front of the East Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) Building and the Grahadi State Building.

Surabaya Sub-regional Police Public Relations Chief, Police Senior Inspector Hadi Ismanto, stated that the thousands of personnel were from several police units and joint units deployed to ensure the demonstration proceeded safely and orderly.

"Yes, today we, the police, have deployed personnel to secure the demonstration," he said on Tuesday (11/10/2026).

Of the 2,918 personnel deployed, 1,718 were from the East Java Regional Police, 445 from the Surabaya Sub-regional City Police, 130 from the sector police, and 625 joint personnel.

Strengthened security was also evident in the Grahadi State Building area. Based on field observations at around 11:30 a.m., several police operational vehicles were stationed in front of the building.

In addition to tactical vehicles and police trucks, a fire engine belonging to the Surabaya City Fire and Rescue Department (DPKP) was also on standby to support security measures.

This large deployment of personnel was a precautionary measure to maintain security and order during the event. The police also ensured that security measures were in place to ensure the public could continue their daily activities without disruption.

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