Implementation and Obstacles in Enforcement of Sanctions of The Code of Ethics for The Police Profession by The Bidpropam of The Jambi Regional Polda

Abstract

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) holds a constitutional mandate to maintain public order and security, which demands a high level of professionalism and integrity. However, ethical and disciplinary violations by Polri personnel continue to fluctuate, making the internal oversight function of the Professional and Security Division (Bidpropam) of the Jambi Regional Police crucial for maintaining the institution's dignity. This study aims to analyze the enforcement mechanism for code of ethics sanctions, identify obstacles or weaknesses that hinder its effectiveness, and formulate future implementation of sanctions enforcement. The research method used was normative juridical. This study gathered information through direct observation, in-depth interviews with authorized parties, and a comprehensive review of laws and regulations, particularly Police Regulation Number 7 of 2022. The entire collection of material was then analyzed in depth using qualitative analysis. The research findings indicate that the mechanism for enforcing ethical code sanctions has been structured normatively based on Police Regulation Number 7 of 2022, through the examination and hearing process of the Indonesian National Police Code of Ethics Commission (KKEP), classifying violations as minor, moderate, and serious. However, three systemic weaknesses remain in its implementation: first, a weak institutional structure resulting from hierarchical rank interference, which fosters a sense of reluctance (ewuh pakewuh) and undermines the independence of investigators. Second, a lack of legal substance related to the absence of imperative rules requiring the transfer of purely criminal cases to general courts in parallel, resulting in ethical hearings often being misused as a shield to avoid criminal prosecution. Third, a weak legal culture reflected in the "code of silence" resulting from a distorted sense of espionage that leads members to cover up violations. To restore public trust, future implementation of sanctions enforcement must transform to be more proactive, preventative, and digitally integrated. The proposed strategy includes modernizing oversight with technology, implementing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for mandatory criminal reporting to synchronize justice, and overhauling the organizational culture through absolute protection for whistleblowers and the implementation of joint and several liability sanctions for superiors. This transformation is expected to shift the paradigm from "punishing to cover up shame" to "punishing to cleanse and serve," allowing the Jambi Regional Police's Propam Division to function as a guardian of integrity and ensure restorative justice.