inp.polri.go.id - Bandung. The Indonesian National Police (INP) is intervening in regional employment issues by launching the Police Care for Unemployment (Poliran) program. This strategic step is taken as a preventative legal approach, considering that the high unemployment rate is related to the potential for disruptions to public order and security..
The national launch of the program was led by INP Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto at the Struggle Monument in Bandung City on Wednesday (11/11/2026). It was attended by officials from various ministries, the West Java Provincial Government, and the Indonesian Security Services Association (ABUJAPI).
Chief Suyudi Ario Seto explained that, based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) as of August 2024, the national Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) was 4.75 percent, equivalent to 7.38 million people. On the other hand, West Java Province recorded an unemployment rate of 6.67 percent, above the national average.
"Given this situation, the Indonesian National Police (INP) cannot remain silent. A job is not only a source of income, but also provides security and peace of mind for families. And a prosperous family is the foundation of strong public order and security," Suyudi explained in Bandung.
Suyudi explained that the Poliran program was initiated based on the successful experience of strengthening job training networks during his tenure as Banten Regional Police Chief. This scheme has now been expanded into a national policy focused on aligning the thematic potential of each region.
For the West Java region, Poliran initiated its efforts through competency tests and the distribution of credible certification for security guards. This strengthening of legality and competency is targeted to increase the competitiveness of job seekers in West Java's massive industrial market.
Going forward, Suyudi has asked all police forces to oversee the sustainability of the Poliran program by building an accurate job seeker database and connecting directly with vocational training centers (BLK) and the business world.
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