Friday, 23 October 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The North Sumatra Regional Police and the North Sumatra Provincial Prosecutor's Office are committed to strengthening public trust through professional law enforcement and a public-centred approach. This shared commitment was at the heart of a visit by North Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Sony Irawan to Muhibuddin, Head of the North Sumatra Provincial Prosecutor's Office, in Medan on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
The meeting took place in the conference room on the second floor of the prosecutor's office on Jalan Jenderal Besar A.H. Nasution in Medan. It provided both institutions with an opportunity to strengthen their relationship and further improve coordination in carrying out their respective law enforcement responsibilities.Both institutional leaders regarded the visit as a strategic step towards ensuring continuity in their cooperation and further improving the quality of law enforcement in North Sumatra. Through sustained collaboration, they aim to ensure that personnel perform their duties professionally while fulfilling their responsibilities to the public.
Public trust is a fundamental factor in the work of law enforcement agencies. Maintaining and building that trust requires the police and prosecutors to strengthen coordination, exercise their respective powers in accordance with applicable regulations, and deliver services characterised by professionalism and fairness.
The meeting between Sony Irawan and Muhibuddin formed part of broader efforts to improve communication between the North Sumatra Regional Police and the provincial prosecutor's office. Both institutions perform closely related functions within the criminal justice system, making effective coordination essential to ensuring that law enforcement proceedings run smoothly.Their cooperation is also intended to help both institutions carry out their respective duties effectively within the limits of their statutory authority. Through continuous exchanges of information, the police and prosecutors can better align their procedures when handling cases, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
This shared commitment also highlights the importance of constructive institutional relations in maintaining legal certainty and strengthening public confidence in law enforcement agencies.
Alongside strengthening institutional relations, both leaders emphasised the importance of a public-oriented and humane approach to law enforcement within the Criminal Justice System (CJS).
A human-centred approach requires personnel to exercise their authority professionally while respecting the rights of the public. Law enforcement must not be limited to the application of regulations alone. The principles of fairness, legal certainty and responsible public service are equally important.In this regard, cooperation between the police and prosecutors plays a vital role in ensuring the continuity of legal proceedings in accordance with each institution's respective responsibilities. Effective coordination is expected to facilitate the work of both agencies while contributing to better services for the public.
Strengthening public trust, however, also requires the consistent application of these principles in day-to-day operations. The commitments made by institutional leaders must be reflected in the responsible performance of duties, compliance with applicable regulations and professional conduct among all personnel.Through this approach, cooperation between the police and prosecutors is intended to go beyond formal institutional arrangements and deliver tangible improvements in the quality of services experienced by the public.
Also in attendance were Cybercrime Director Police Commissioner Dr Bayu Wicaksono; Director for the Protection of Women and Children and the Prevention of Human Trafficking Kristinatara Wahyuningrum; Security Intelligence Director Police Commissioner Ajie Indra Dwiatma; Traffic Director Police Commissioner Achmad Fauzi; Head of the Professional Ethics and Internal Security Division Police Commissioner Bulang Bayu Samudra; and Head of the Public Relations Division Police Commissioner Dr Ferry Walintukan.
Muhibuddin welcomed the delegation alongside his deputy, Eko Adhyaksono; Intelligence Division Head Irfan Wibowo; General Crimes Division Head Suhendri; Special Crimes Division Head Johny William Pardede; Military Criminal Law Division Head Colonel Lukas Sambiono; and Personnel Development Division Head Herlina Setyorini.Other representatives of the North Sumatra Provincial Prosecutor's Office also attended the meeting. They included Civil and Administrative Affairs Division Head Nurhandayani; Asset Recovery Division Head Dr Muhamad Ilham Samuda; and Acting Administration Division Head Herlangga Wisnu Murdianto.
Following their discussions, Sony Irawan and Muhibuddin, together with senior officials from both institutions, delivered an official statement to the media. They subsequently took part in a joint photo session.The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the North Sumatra Regional Police and the North Sumatra Provincial Prosecutor's Office to intensifying cooperation, improving professionalism in law enforcement and promoting public-oriented services. Consistently implementing these commitments is expected to further strengthen public confidence in law enforcement agencies. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Ahmad Zulfikar | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
