Barekrim suggested that Lo Pulri in MPSK for the sake of strengthening testimony protection

Jakarta – Criminal investigation police have given a number of proposals related to the MPSK bill. Barekrim proposed the existence of the National Police Liaison Officer (LO) in MPSK to strengthen evidence protection. It was transferred by Wadirtipidum Barekrim Combes Burkan Rudy Satria during a hearing to discuss the Protection of the Witness and the Victo Bill, along with the House of Representatives Commission XIII, in the parliament complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (9/17/2025). According to him, formal coordination between the National Police and LPKS is needed regarding the protection of victims and witnesses. “The formation of a formal coordination mechanism and permanent liaison officer of the National Police in MPSK. So far there is no representation of us, or perhaps the person appointed with MPSK has become elementary or partial,” Burkan said. Browse to continue with the content “Although the name of people today needs protection for evidence, it can be now, it can be tomorrow, it is sometimes if there are no staff members somewhat troublesome,” he continued. According to him, every region does not have MPSK representatives. While saying that people in the police were not specifically appointed to coordinate with MPSK. “This means that it really depends on the interests of the investigation itself, or that the investigator is invited to communicate or not,” he explained. In addition, he proposed the existence of a rules for data exchange obligations and information between institutions and high confidentiality standards. According to him, it is important to maintain the confidentiality of data. “Because if everyone can have access to it, not to speak, there are certain interests trying to turn an event, the criminal we committed,” he explained. Then there must be an extent of protection. Burkan said the protection was not only for corruption, anesthetic, TPPU, but also other general criminal acts. “The fact is that there are also many common criminal acts of witnesses who have received threats, even to death, inevitably we should do protection, not to mention what the culprit is, or maybe people who have certain strengths are more risk for witnesses,” he explained. “Then our proposal also included whistle -blowers and co -workers of justice as the topic of protection,” he continued. (AMW/AZH)