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Police Reform Needed After Alleged Wiretapping Scandal
Police reform must address illegal wiretapping to prevent authority abuse, says former police chief.
In brief
Police reform must address illegal wiretapping to prevent authority abuse, says former police chief. Former police inspector general Hery Dahana urges systemic police reform after three officers allegedly tapped phones without legal authorization. Originally reported by VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan.
Alleged illegal wiretapping
Three police officers are suspected of illegal wiretapping without legal procedures.
“The three are suspected of being involved in tapping without legal procedures, illegal access, and deletion of electronic data.”
Inspector General's warning
Former police inspector general Hery Dahana says the case shows systemic failures in police supervision.
“Authority must always go hand in hand with responsibility. Without limits and supervision, the authority that was originally formed to protect the public interest has the potential to become an instrument of abuse of power.”
Legal basis for wiretapping
Wiretapping requires legal basis, legitimate purpose, and accountable procedures under the Criminal Code and Information and Electronic Transaction Law.
“Provisions on this matter include those relating to the Criminal Code, the Information and Electronic Transaction Law (ITE), and the Regulation of the National Police Chief Number 5 of 2010 concerning the Procedure for Tapping at the National Police Monitoring Center.”
Constitutional rights at risk
Illegal wiretapping could violate constitutional rights to privacy and communication.
“He referred to Article 28D paragraph (1), Article 28F, and Article 28G paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution which guarantees certainty and legal protection, the right to communicate and obtain information, and the protection of personal privacy and security.”
Five reform steps
Hery proposes five steps: independent supervision, digital audit system, internal/external oversight, protection for whistleblowers, and organizational culture.
“First, strengthen independent supervision of interception activities so that each action has a legal basis and permissions that can be tested.”
Systemic accountability
Police reform must address institutional responsibility, not just individual accountability.
“He also reminded the importance of distinguishing between individual criminal liability and institutional responsibility.”
Legal process for suspects
The three suspects must receive fair legal processes while reform efforts continue.
“Even though he encouraged thorough improvement, Hery emphasized that the three suspects must still receive a fair legal process by upholding the principle of presumption of innocence.”
What to remember
Former police inspector general Hery Dahana urges systemic police reform after three officers allegedly tapped phones without legal authorization.
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