Female Officers Ensure Security for Finance Minister in Papua
All-women team highlights police commitment to inclusivity adn operational excellence.
An all-female police unit provided security for Minister of finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati during a recent visit to the Kenyam District, Nduga, in the Papua Mountains, showcasing the increasing role of women in law enforcement and security operations.
Deployment details
According to Senior Commissioner Adarma Sinaga, Wakaops Damai Cartenz 2025, nine policewomen from the Brimob Corps were assigned to protect Sri Mulyani during her visit. The officers included Brigadier Ita Sombo Allo, Bripda Yhani Febriyanti, Bripda Ribka Katerina Rehela LH Br Sitorus, Bripda Maharani Putri, Bripda Dinda Chaarelina Tahir Saputri, Bripda Itri Fiadni WerFete, and Bripda Lorenia Permata Runtuwene Fauziah Putri Denastria.
mission Objectives
Sri Mulyani’s visit, accompanied by Defense Minister sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, aimed to assess national development programs, monitor regional security, and coordinate with local authorities. Adarma emphasized that the operation demonstrated the synergy between the National Police, the TNI (Indonesian National Armed Forces), and the Regional Government.
Operational Roles
The policewomen were divided into two teams. Four officers served as an escort team, securing the perimeter of Kenyam Airport, providing close protection, and managing crowd control. The remaining five officers handled protocol duties, serving as masters of ceremony, event coordinators, and liaisons with the local government, adarma explained.
Meaning of Female Involvement
Adarma highlighted the importance of the policewomen’s involvement, stating that it “proves three critically important things. Frist, the National Police has superior gender human resources capable of serving in various operating fields. Second, the Brimob Corps Policewoman has met the highest operational standards equivalent to male personnel. Third, VIP security in conflict areas can be carried out professionally through integrated collaboration between internsses.”
He added that the inclusion of policewomen in Operation Damai Cartenz demonstrates their capabilities in vulnerable zones, strengthens the National Police’s inclusive image, and contributes to government programs.
Future Commitments
the National Police, through the Brimob Corps, has committed to strengthening collaboration with the TNI and Regional Government, developing integrated security models, and increasing the role of policewomen in future special operations, Adarma concluded.