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Created
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08JAKARTA1729
2008-09-11 08:41:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
NEW INDONESIAN NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF NAMED
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 001729
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP, S/CT, INL,
INL/AAE, DS, DS/IP/EAP, DS/ATA
NSC FOR E. PHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2018
TAGS: PGOV PINS PREL ASEC ID
SUBJECT: NEW INDONESIAN NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF NAMED
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 001729
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP, S/CT, INL,
INL/AAE, DS, DS/IP/EAP, DS/ATA
NSC FOR E. PHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2018
TAGS: PGOV PINS PREL ASEC ID
SUBJECT: NEW INDONESIAN NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF NAMED
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: President Yudhoyono chose Bambang Hendarso
Danuri to be the new Chief of the Indonesian National Police
(INP) on September 10. Danuri is slated to replace General
Sutanto at the end of September. He still needs to be
confirmed by the Indonesian legislature, but that should not
pose a problem. Like his predecessor, Danuri is considered
reform-minded and experienced. Danuri also has worked
closely with the USG to build up INP capabilities. END
SUMMARY.
2. (C) CHANGING OF THE GUARD: The leadership of the
Indonesian National Police (INP) is about to change. (Note:
The INP with national law enforcement responsibilities
ranging from the village-level to the capital city has over
300,000 personnel.) President Yudhoyono has forwarded
Bambang Hendarso's Danuri's name, as the sole candidate, to
the Indonesian legislature for confirmation. Danuri--who is
currently head of the INP's Criminal Investigation
Division--is reported to be close to current police Chief
Sutanto. Sutanto is slated to retire when he reaches his
mandatory retirement age on his birthday, September 30.
Sutanto reportedly recommended Danuri as his replacement.
3. (C) POSITIVE REACTION: Media reports portray the choice
of Danuri as highly positive and our contacts agree. Police
studies scholar Bambang Widodo Umar told the press that
Danuri would continue Sutanto,s legacy of being a "tough,
reformist leader." Based on our soundings, Danuri has a
clean reputation.
4. (C) SOLID COOPERATION WITH USG: Danuri has worked
closely with the U.S. During his tenure as Chief of Criminal
Investigations, Danuri spearheaded several major
investigations. He worked closely with USG law enforcement
officials on elements of the high-profile investigation into
the 2004 murder of Indonesian human rights activist Munir
Said Thalib, for example. He also worked on various major
corruption investigations. Danuri also collaborated with
DOJ/ICITAP to launch a two-year program to build the
capabilities of police Criminal Investigation Divisions
country-wide. Mission expects that in his new job Danuri
will continue his record of cooperation with USG law
enforcement agencies.
5. (C) Yudhoyono had reportedly wanted to keep Sutanto on
through the 2009 legislative and presidential elections as a
trusted ally. That would have required making an exception
to the retirement rules. The President decided not to push
it re Sutanto and to go with Danuri.
6. (C) POLITICAL CAREER NEXT? For his part, the departing
Sutanto may have a political career ahead of him.
Sutanto--who is not publicly affiliated with any political
party at this time--will likely be approached by various
parties to be a vice-presidential candidate in the 2009
elections. Former military and police officials with
reformist credentials tend to do well with the Indonesian
public, as Yudhoyono's example (as a former general)
demonstrates.
HUME
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP, S/CT, INL,
INL/AAE, DS, DS/IP/EAP, DS/ATA
NSC FOR E. PHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2018
TAGS: PGOV PINS PREL ASEC ID
SUBJECT: NEW INDONESIAN NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF NAMED
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: President Yudhoyono chose Bambang Hendarso
Danuri to be the new Chief of the Indonesian National Police
(INP) on September 10. Danuri is slated to replace General
Sutanto at the end of September. He still needs to be
confirmed by the Indonesian legislature, but that should not
pose a problem. Like his predecessor, Danuri is considered
reform-minded and experienced. Danuri also has worked
closely with the USG to build up INP capabilities. END
SUMMARY.
2. (C) CHANGING OF THE GUARD: The leadership of the
Indonesian National Police (INP) is about to change. (Note:
The INP with national law enforcement responsibilities
ranging from the village-level to the capital city has over
300,000 personnel.) President Yudhoyono has forwarded
Bambang Hendarso's Danuri's name, as the sole candidate, to
the Indonesian legislature for confirmation. Danuri--who is
currently head of the INP's Criminal Investigation
Division--is reported to be close to current police Chief
Sutanto. Sutanto is slated to retire when he reaches his
mandatory retirement age on his birthday, September 30.
Sutanto reportedly recommended Danuri as his replacement.
3. (C) POSITIVE REACTION: Media reports portray the choice
of Danuri as highly positive and our contacts agree. Police
studies scholar Bambang Widodo Umar told the press that
Danuri would continue Sutanto,s legacy of being a "tough,
reformist leader." Based on our soundings, Danuri has a
clean reputation.
4. (C) SOLID COOPERATION WITH USG: Danuri has worked
closely with the U.S. During his tenure as Chief of Criminal
Investigations, Danuri spearheaded several major
investigations. He worked closely with USG law enforcement
officials on elements of the high-profile investigation into
the 2004 murder of Indonesian human rights activist Munir
Said Thalib, for example. He also worked on various major
corruption investigations. Danuri also collaborated with
DOJ/ICITAP to launch a two-year program to build the
capabilities of police Criminal Investigation Divisions
country-wide. Mission expects that in his new job Danuri
will continue his record of cooperation with USG law
enforcement agencies.
5. (C) Yudhoyono had reportedly wanted to keep Sutanto on
through the 2009 legislative and presidential elections as a
trusted ally. That would have required making an exception
to the retirement rules. The President decided not to push
it re Sutanto and to go with Danuri.
6. (C) POLITICAL CAREER NEXT? For his part, the departing
Sutanto may have a political career ahead of him.
Sutanto--who is not publicly affiliated with any political
party at this time--will likely be approached by various
parties to be a vice-presidential candidate in the 2009
elections. Former military and police officials with
reformist credentials tend to do well with the Indonesian
public, as Yudhoyono's example (as a former general)
demonstrates.
HUME