The Pollution of The Role of The Polri in The Prevention of Commotion in Demonstration
Traditional Journal of Law and Social Sciences (TJLSS), (2022)Abstract
This study aims to determine the process of handling anarchy
demonstrations that impact riots. This study made use of the following
sort of research: Empirical research is intended, that is, research using
field data as the main data source, such as the outcomes of interviews
and observations. Normative research is an approach that is carried
out by analysing legislation, theories, and concepts connected to the
problems to be examined. The results of this study indicate that the role
of the police in tackling demonstrations, especially the anarchy and the
impact of riots, is quite important as a guard and protector of the
masses who express opinions in public and maintain order and security
so that the masses who express opinions can be orderly. Furthermore,
the role of the National Police Chief Regulation No. 16 of 2006
regarding crowd control guidelines Is to be used as a guide to control
mass demonstrations that are anarchic or detrimental to the state and
the general public. The police constraint in handling demonstrations,
namely a large number of demonstrators, the many actions carried out
without prior notification, as well as the almost evenly distributed
action points in several areas, especially during elections, make it
difficult for officers to control/guard demonstrations and the limited
personnel and facilities.