Jayapura – Papua Regional Police Chief Inspector General Patrige R. Renwarin, along with the Papuan People’s Assembly (MRP), discussed strengthening affirmative action policies for Indigenous Papuans (OAP) in the 2026 National Police recruitment process.
The hearing, held at the Papua Regional Police Headquarters in Koya Koso, Jayapura City, on Friday (April 24), was also attended by senior Papuan Police officials and the MRP’s Special Committee for affirmative action for National Police recruitment.
Papua Police Chief Inspector General Patrige R. Renwarin stated that the National Police recruitment process was carried out transparently, objectively, and accountably in accordance with applicable regulations.
“All selection stages were conducted openly and professionally without any favoritism, so that every participant had an equal opportunity based on their abilities and selection results,” he said.
He explained that the number of applicants for the National Police (Polri) in Papua has reached more than 4,000, while the available quota is around 300.
According to him, this high level of interest presents a challenge in maintaining the quality of the selection process while accommodating affirmative action policies for indigenous Papuans (oAP).
The Regional Police Chief added that the National Police (Polri) has implemented several affirmative action policies, including adjusting physical requirements and targeting a graduation composition of 70 percent indigenous Papuans and 30 percent non-indigenous Papuans.
“This policy is part of the National Police Headquarters regulations to provide more space for local people without compromising competency standards,” he said.
He also emphasized the importance of equitable distribution of Polri personnel, especially in remote areas, to improve police services to the public.
Furthermore, the Papua Regional Police Chief encouraged local governments to support affirmative action programs by providing educational funding for prospective participants from the initial stages through inauguration.
Meanwhile, the People’s Consultative Assembly (MRP) expressed its support for the affirmative action policy and encouraged an increase in the quota for indigenous Papuans.
The MRP is also committed to educating the public to eliminate the negative stigma associated with the practice of “titip-menitip” (privileging) in the National Police (Polri) recruitment process.
Through this hearing, it is hoped that the 2026 National Police (Polri) recruitment process will be transparent, fair, and provide greater opportunities for Papua’s young generation to serve the nation.
