Thursday, 01 October 2026
LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Class III Kotapinang Correctional Facility commemorated Pancasila Sanctity Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with a solemn ceremony attended by all staff members and inmates. The annual commemoration was not merely a ceremonial occasion but also an opportunity to reinforce the spirit of unity, national awareness, and integrity, as well as reaffirm the commitment to implementing Pancasila values throughout the correctional system.
The Head of Class III Kotapinang Correctional Facility, Haris Damanik, S.H., M.H., led the staff members and inmates throughout the ceremony. The event proceeded in a solemn, orderly, and disciplined manner, with all participants following each part of the program with great respect and seriousness. Their participation reflected their appreciation of Pancasila values while reminding them of their responsibilities as citizens and members of the nation.
The October 1 commemoration serves as a reminder of Pancasila's central role as the foundation of the Indonesian state and as a guiding principle in building a society that upholds unity, solidarity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
For the entire Kotapinang Correctional Facility staff, the occasion also provided an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to maintaining a safe and orderly correctional environment in which humanitarian values remain a priority.
Pancasila values should not be expressed symbolically only during ceremonies but must also be reflected in concrete actions in everyday life. These principles serve as the moral foundation for all staff members at Kotapinang Correctional Facility in carrying out their duties, providing services, maintaining order, and implementing rehabilitation programs for inmates.
In performing their responsibilities, correctional officers are not only accountable for the security and supervision of inmates. They are also required to provide public services and prepare inmates to lead orderly and productive lives in society following their release.
Therefore, the spirit of unity, discipline, and integrity must remain essential values in the daily performance of their duties. All staff members are expected to maintain professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility to ensure that correctional operations comply with applicable regulations and meet public expectations.
The implementation of Pancasila values also serves as a guideline for fostering harmonious working relationships within the correctional facility. Mutual respect, acceptance of differences, strengthening solidarity, and prioritizing the common good are concrete examples of how Pancasila values can be practiced in everyday life.
Haris Damanik and the entire staff of Class III Kotapinang Correctional Facility used Pancasila Sanctity Day as an opportunity to further strengthen the sense of togetherness between correctional officers and inmates.
This sense of solidarity plays an important role in creating an orderly, safe, and supportive correctional environment. Harmonious relationships between staff members and inmates are also among the factors that contribute to the success of rehabilitation programs.
Amid various challenges and professional demands, all correctional officers must continue to prioritize discipline, responsibility, and integrity. Every staff member is expected to perform their duties professionally and deliver services while taking public interests into account.
For inmates, Pancasila Sanctity Day can also form part of the character-building process. The commemoration is intended to strengthen their awareness of the importance of unity, responsibility, tolerance, and compliance with the values and norms upheld in society.
Through continuous guidance and rehabilitation programs, inmates are expected not only to understand Pancasila values theoretically but also to apply them in their attitudes and behavior. In this way, they can develop positive foundations that will benefit them when they return to society.
Pancasila Sanctity Day, commemorated annually on October 1, holds significant meaning for all segments of society and institutions across the country, including correctional personnel. For Class III Kotapinang Correctional Facility, the commemoration serves as a reminder that Pancasila values must remain alive and be reflected in every official duty and responsibility.
The spirit of unity must not end when the ceremony concludes. Instead, all staff members must put these values into practice through work discipline, improved service quality, responsible implementation of rehabilitation programs, and the maintenance of harmonious relationships within the correctional facility.
The commemoration also provides the entire staff with an opportunity to evaluate their performance while strengthening their commitment to serving the community. Every correctional officer has a role in creating a cohesive working environment and supporting the success of rehabilitation programs.
In this regard, the staff of Class III Kotapinang Correctional Facility are expected to continue strengthening solidarity and a sense of togetherness in carrying out their responsibilities. Unity, integrity, and dedication are essential foundations for delivering professional correctional services that make a positive contribution to society.
The solemn and orderly Pancasila Sanctity Day ceremony also underscored the importance of implementing Pancasila values in everyday life. Pancasila is not only the foundation of the Indonesian state but must also serve as a guiding principle in developing a correctional environment that upholds unity, discipline, responsibility, and integrity.
With this spirit, Class III Kotapinang Correctional Facility reaffirms its commitment to using Pancasila Sanctity Day as an opportunity to continuously improve the quality of its duties, public services, and inmate rehabilitation programs. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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