The Indonesian National Police (Polri) will commemorate its first Police Struggle Day on August 21, 2024, with a ceremony at the Polri Monument of Struggles in Surabaya, East Java. This day has been designated to honor the historical efforts of the Indonesian police in securing the nation’s independence.
Key Details:
- Date and Location: August 21, 2024, at the Polri Monument of Struggles, Surabaya, East Java.
- Theme: “Polri Poised to Welcome Golden Indonesia 2045 with the Spirit of the 1945 Police Proclamation.”
- Ceremony: Polri Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo will preside over the ceremony.
- Pre-Ceremony Event: A thanksgiving event will be held on August 20 at the East Java Police Headquarters.
Historical Context:
- August 21 was chosen to commemorate the Police Proclamation made in 1945 by the Special Police Corps (Tokubetsu Keisatsutai) of Surabaya.
- The proclamation, delivered by Inspector Moehammad Jasin, marked the formal integration of the police into the Indonesian government post-independence.
- This proclamation signified the police’s commitment to the Republic of Indonesia, free from colonial influence.
Significance:
- The day acknowledges the pivotal role of the police in the nation’s early struggle for independence.
- The commemoration highlights the transition from Japanese colonial rule to the establishment of an independent Indonesian police force.
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) is set to celebrate its inaugural Police Struggle Day on August 21, 2024. The ceremony will be held at the Polri Monument of Struggles in Surabaya, East Java, marking the first commemoration of this significant day.
Event Details:
- Date: August 21, 2024
- Location: Polri Monument of Struggles, Surabaya, East Java
- Theme: “Polri Poised to Welcome Golden Indonesia 2045 with the Spirit of the 1945 Police Proclamation”
- Key Attendees: The ceremony will be presided over by Polri Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
Background:
- August 21 has been designated as Police Struggle Day by a decree from Polri Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, issued on January 22, 2024.
- The date commemorates the 1945 Police Proclamation read by Inspector Moehammad Jasin of the Special Police Corps (Tokubetsu Keisatsutai) in Surabaya.
- This proclamation marked the integration of the Indonesian police into the new Republic of Indonesia following the country’s independence declaration on August 17, 1945.
Historical Significance:
- The Police Proclamation symbolized the police’s commitment to the Republic of Indonesia, transitioning from Japanese colonial rule.
- Inspector Jasin’s reading of the proclamation on August 21, 1945, in front of approximately 250 police officers, was a pivotal moment in establishing a national police force free from colonial influence.
Pre-Ceremony Event:
- A thanksgiving event will take place at the East Java Police Headquarters on the evening of August 20, 2024.
This celebration reflects on the crucial role of the Indonesian police in the nation’s struggle for independence and their ongoing contribution to national security and public service.