Major Polri Reshuffle: 108 High-Ranking Officers Mutated in May 2026

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) implemented a large-scale personnel reshuffle in May 2026, resulting in the mutation of 108 high-ranking officers (Pati) and middle-ranking officers (Pamen). The reorganization, directed by the National Police Chief, includes changes to several Regional Police Chiefs (Kapolda) and Principal Officials at the National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri).

According to the Polri Public Relations Division, the mutations affect a broad spectrum of leadership roles across the organization. Reporting from SINDOnews specifies that 20 of the officers shifted in this May 2026 cycle hold the rank of Inspector General (Irjen Pol).

Key Leadership Appointments

Among the high-profile appointments is Irjen Alberd Teddy Sianipar, who has been named the Police Chief (Kapolda) of West Kalimantan. Sianipar is noted for his academic and professional record, having graduated as the best in his class from the Police Academy (Akpol) in 1994.

Regional Personnel Shifts

The reshuffle has had significant impacts on regional commands. In South Sulawesi, mutations within the Polda Sulsel involved the Deputy Police Chief (Wakapolda) and several other principal officials.

In West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), the regional police have issued a public warning to the community regarding potential fraud. The Polda NTB cautioned citizens to remain vigilant and not easily believe claims made by individuals impersonating the Police Chief in the lead-up to the official handover ceremony (Sertijab).