TEMPO.CO, Depok – University of Indonesia criminologist, Adrianus Meliala, considered the online taxi driver murder case surprising, because it involved members of the Special Detachment 88 Anti-terror Police or Detachment 88.
“We noted that there were indeed crimes committed by members of the security forces, but almost never heard of crimes being committed by the Densus,” said Adrianus, Wednesday, 8 February 2023.
Adrianus said there are several ways of seeing murder This was surprising because it involved members of Densus 88. First, the number of members of Densus 88 was small, namely around 2000. This allows their personnel to be more secure in terms of behavior compared to members of other Polri units, which number up to 300 thousand.
Second, said Adrianus, the integrity of Densus 88 members is usually well maintained. He feels the bond between fellow members is very strong, has integrity, and a high spirit of nationalism. “So if, for example, there are various kinds of things, they will immediately be found out, assisted, and it won’t become fatal,” said Adrianus.
Third, according to Adrianus, the average welfare of Densus 88 members is better or there is some sort of exception as unit personnel have different work patterns. “Regarding points one, two and three, it is indeed surprising that a Densus member did it,” he said.
Adrianus also regretted the attitude of the Police in not quickly removing the perpetrators. Even though they admit that Bripda HS often had problems before this murder case. “Shouldn’t a member with a problem just be expelled, right? do not have access to the Special Detachment, and have access to sensitive data provided by the Special Detachment,” he said.
According to Adrianus, the murder case of the online taxi driver shows that Bripda HS is a very problematic member of Detachment 88. “This also talks about going forward, namely how Densus can become learning material in order to anticipate the presence or entry of members of the National Police like him again,” said Adrianus.
He evaluates cases online taxi driver murder by members of Densus 88 can make the public worry because the unit has sensitive data about the public. Moreover, Bripda HS’ motive for killing was because he was entangled in online loans (pinjol).
“If I am a lecturer, I am involved in loan loans, at most I am fury Alone, jedot jedot head to the wall, we don’t have any weapons, at best we get angry at the students, at most I get suspended by the dean. But if the police, Detachment too, ouch dangerous very that,” said Adrianus.
Adrianus emphasized that this case also reflects the danger of Pinjol, because it can attack anyone. If he attacks people who have special skills and access like members of Detachment 88, that makes him even more dangerous and has been proven in this case.
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