Indonesian Police Appoint Ruslan Ependi, Classmate of Chief General Listyo Sigit, to Key Role

The Indonesian National Police have appointed Inspector General Ruslan Ependi, a classmate of Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, to the position of Police Staff Expert (Koorsahli Kapolri). This appointment is seen as a move that considers the stability of the police organization and the long-standing relationship between the Chief and Ependi. Inspector General Ruslan Ependi is known to have been in the same graduating class as Chief General Listyo Sigit at the Police Academy (Akpol). Within police organizations, relationships such as being classmates or batchmates can be factors that strengthen internal cohesion and promote smooth decision-making. The position of Police Staff Expert (Koorsahli Kapolri) is a crucial role that provides professional advice and support for policy formulation to the Police Chief. Appointing an individual with whom the Chief shares a direct relationship of trust is believed to contribute to the efficiency of organizational management. Sindonews reported on this personnel change on September 5, 2026. Further details regarding his specific duties and the concrete impact of this appointment will require ongoing observation of the police organization's future developments. Source: Sindonews