Jakarta, July 10, 2025 — Universitas Trisakti, in collaboration with the Directorate of Police Animal Unit (Ditpolsatwa) of the Korsabhara Baharkam POLRI, held a Partnership Dialogue and Outreach event themed “Uniting the Steps of Ditpolsatwa and Universitas Trisakti for Indonesia”, at the Universitas Trisakti campus in Jakarta.

The event focused on synergistic efforts to enhance the capacity of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force through horseback riding and K-9 handler training programs. These initiatives serve as strategic approaches to support law enforcement and drug eradication efforts in Indonesia.

The event was officially opened by the Rector of Universitas Trisakti, Prof. Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, DEA, who emphasized in his remarks that collaboration between academia and law enforcement is vital for creating innovative, science-based solutions to national issues, including drug prevention.

Following the Rector’s remarks, Brig. Gen. Pol. Tory Kristianto, S.I.K., representing Ditpolsatwa of Korsabhara Baharkam POLRI, delivered a speech highlighting the importance of developing the skills of animals such as horses and K-9 units, as well as the critical role of professional handlers in enhancing the effectiveness of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force in the field.

Brig. Gen. Pol. Dr. Putupera Sadana, S.I.K., M.Hum., M.M., Acting Director of Samapta Korsabhara Baharkam POLRI, also addressed the audience. In his presentation, he emphasized that the event is not solely about technical training but is also part of a long-term strategy to develop community-based, environmentally aware policing.

The dialogue was structured into three panel sessions:

• Panel 1 featured Commissioner Gatot Aris Purbaya, Head of the Prevention and Deterrence Subdirectorate, who discussed strategies for preventing drug abuse through non-conventional approaches leveraging animal capabilities. The panel focused on education, sports, and talent scouting.
  This session also featured a demonstration involving Universitas Trisakti students and Ditpolsatwa personnel using Ditpolsatwa horses, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership plan between Universitas Trisakti and Ditpolsatwa.
• Panel 2 was presented by Police Superintendent (AKBP) Herman, Head of the K-9 Detachment, who explained the importance of intensive and sustainable training for K-9 handlers to ensure accurate and responsive operations in the field.
• Panel 3: Wildlife Conservation and Educational Civet Coffee Development, introduced Ditpolsatwa’s role in wildlife conservation and outlined a collaborative project to utilize land for civet conservation and breeding. The discussion also explored support for the development of educational civet coffee programs as part of Ditpolsatwa Baharkam POLRI’s environmental preservation and public education initiatives.

This event reinforced the tangible steps being taken by Ditpolsatwa and Universitas Trisakti in supporting sustainable development, environmental protection, and human resource capacity-building through training, research, and collaborative innovation. The partnership is expected to serve as a model for cross-sectoral strategic cooperation aimed at building a more resilient and competitive Indonesia.

Source: Public Relations Units