JAMBI | INDATANEWS.COM - Jambi Police Chief Police Commissioner Ananto Herlambang, accompanied by his staff, paid a working visit to the Jambi Regional Office of the Directorate General of Corrections (Ditjenpas) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The visit provided an opportunity for the two institutions to further strengthen cooperation in maintaining security and public order in Jambi City.
During the visit, the Jambi Police Chief was accompanied by Deputy Police Chief AKBP Nurhadiansyah and several senior officers from the Jambi City Police. Head of the Jambi Ditjenpas Regional Office, Dr. T.R. Irwan Rahmat Gumilar, welcomed the
Polresta Jambi delegation together with his staff.
The meeting discussed various strategic measures to deepen cooperation between the police and correctional authorities. Key issues included security at correctional facilities and state detention centers, the care and rehabilitation of inmates, as well as measures to prevent the smuggling and distribution of drugs inside correctional facilities.
Strengthening Law Enforcement Cooperation
Police Commissioner Ananto Herlambang emphasized the importance of close institutional cooperation in maintaining security across the region. He said the police were ready to support various Ditjenpas programs related to security and public order.
"This cooperation is important.
Polresta Jambi is ready to support Ditjenpas programs so that a safe and stable public security and order situation can be maintained in Jambi City," the Jambi Police Chief said.
During the meeting, the two institutions also discussed joint measures to prevent various potential security disturbances at an early stage. The discussions focused not only on securing correctional and detention facilities, but also covered legal assistance, inmate care and rehabilitation.
Polresta Jambi and the Jambi Ditjenpas Regional Office consider continuous coordination an important component of a stronger security system. The cooperation is also intended to ensure that security management within the correctional system can be implemented optimally.
READY TO SUPPORT DITJENPAS JAMBI PROGRAMS: Jambi Police Chief Police Commissioner Ananto Herlambang reaffirmed Polresta Jambi's readiness to support Ditjenpas programs in maintaining a safe and stable public security and order situation in Jambi City. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
Preventing Drug Trafficking in Correctional Facilities
One strategic issue that received particular attention during the meeting was preventing drug trafficking inside correctional facilities. Both sides discussed the importance of strengthening supervision and coordination to prevent drugs from entering correctional and detention facilities.
In addition to security concerns, the meeting also addressed inmate care. Such assistance is an important part of the correctional process, as it aims to support inmates through a proper rehabilitation process and prepare them to return to society.
The police and Ditjenpas also share a common interest in preventing security disturbances that could affect the overall security situation in Jambi City. For this reason, information sharing and coordination between the two institutions must continue to be carried out effectively.
"Several strategic issues were discussed during this meeting, ranging from the security of correctional and detention facilities, inmate care, to combating drug trafficking in correctional facilities. We hope this cooperation can continue to be strengthened so that we can provide the best possible service to the community," the police chief said.
Working Together for Jambi City Security
Meanwhile, Head of the Public Relations Division of
Polresta Jambi, Iptu Edy Hariyanto, explained several key issues discussed during the meeting between
Polresta Jambi and the Jambi Ditjenpas Regional Office.
"The issues discussed during the meeting included law enforcement cooperation, preventing drugs from entering correctional facilities, inmate care, as well as security and public order in Jambi City," Iptu Edy Hariyanto said.
The discussions underscored the commitment of both institutions to establishing closer coordination in addressing various security and correctional issues. Cooperation between law enforcement agencies is also an important factor in creating stable security conditions.
Polresta Jambi and the Jambi Ditjenpas Regional Office reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining communication and coordination so that potential security disturbances can be identified and prevented at an early stage. The effort is also expected to contribute to providing the best possible service to the public.
Cooperation between the police and correctional authorities is not expected to end with this meeting. Both sides can further strengthen their partnership through regular coordination, information sharing, and targeted, measurable prevention programs.
Maintaining security in Jambi City requires the involvement and cooperation of various stakeholders. Through close collaboration between Polresta Jambi and Ditjenpas Jambi, efforts to create a safe and stable public security environment can be implemented more effectively.
Polresta Jambi and
Ditjenpas Jambi will continue their cooperation to maintain security, strengthen inmate care and rehabilitation, and prevent the spread of drugs within the correctional system.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala