ANALISIS YURIDIS TUGAS DAN WEWENANG KEPOLISIAN DALAM PENGAMANAN UNJUK RASA (DEMONTRASI) DAN MEMBERI PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP MASYARAKAT YANG MENYAMPAIKAN PENDAPAT DI MUKA UMUM

Abstract

In a democratic country, demonstrations are a legitimate form of public participation protected by the constitution. However, in practice, demonstrations in Indonesia are often accompanied by repressive actions by police officers that exceed their authority. This phenomenon raises serious problems, both in terms of legal protection for demonstrators as victims and in terms of the image of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in the eyes of the public. This study aims to analyze the forms of abuse of authority by officers in securing demonstrations, examine the legal protection mechanisms for victims, and evaluate their impact on police institutions in Indonesia. This study uses a normative and empirical legal approach method, with data obtained through literature studies and interviews with relevant informants in the jurisdiction of Polda Metro Jaya. The results of the study show that human rights violations still occur in securing demonstrations, such as excessive use of force, intimidation, and physical violence that are contrary to laws and regulations. This has implications for decreasing public trust in the Polri and tarnishing the principle of a state based on law. This study recommends the need for reform of mass action security policies, enforcement of the police professional code of ethics, and increasing the capacity of officers in prioritizing a humanist and human rights-based approach in every demonstration security action.

Keywords: Police Duties and Authorities, Demonstrations, Legal Protection, Public Presentation