The Center for Policing Officially Launched, Encouraging Strengthening of Security and Police Studies in Indonesia

Chair & Founder CSP bersama para tamu undangan dalam acara peluncuran Center for Strategic Policing di Jakarta.

Jakarta — The Center for Policing (CSP) has officially launched as an independent institution focused on strategic research, policy studies, and the development of thought in the fields of security and policing. Established with the aim of strengthening institutional capacity and the professionalism of officers, CSP positions itself as a strategic think tank that bridges academic interests, public policy, and modern policing practices.

CSP founder Hermawan Sulistyo emphasized that the institution exists to develop policing studies that are contextualized to Indonesia's social realities. He believes that understanding security and policing cannot be separated from the ever-changing dynamics of society.

"Our focus is clear: building police studies based on reality, not on slogans repeated year after year. We're tired of reforms that simply change words, not methods. The CSP exists as a space for clear thinking and corrective action. Otherwise, we're just maintaining an illusion—the institution is modern, but the behavior remains the same," Hermawan said.

CSP formulated four main research focuses. First, Police Transformation and Reform , covering the direction of institutional change, professionalism, organizational culture, and policing modernization within the framework of democracy and the rule of law. Second, National Security , through an analysis of the role of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in the architecture of domestic security, maritime security, and the relationship between law enforcement and defense agencies. Third, Public Policy and Accountability , with an emphasis on governance, transparency, oversight, and building public trust based on data and integrity. Fourth, Social and Political Security Issues , through cross-sectoral research on horizontal conflict, local democracy, organized crime, and the influence of media and technology on policing practices and public perception.

Through cross-sector research, publications, public education, and strategic training programs, the CSP is expected to become a hub for collaboration between researchers, academics, security practitioners, policymakers, and civil society. The institution's presence is considered crucial for fostering police governance that is more transparent, accountable, participatory, and responsive to community needs.

The launch of the CSP marks a new step toward formulating a future policing model capable of addressing global challenges without abandoning Indonesia's social roots. Its presence is expected to be a driving force for change toward an inclusive, equitable, and public-interest-oriented security system.