Kabar Gemerlap - In a move that has sparked discussions about police-community relations, Kapolres Kapuas AKBP Rina Perwitasari participated in a Subuh Keliling (Morning Prayer Circuit) at Masjid Al-Farizi on October 24, 2026. The event, held at Jalan Pemuda No. 82, Selat Dalam, Selat, Kapuas, Kalimantan Tengah, aimed to reinforce ties with religious leaders and address local security concerns. However, the investigative lens reveals deeper questions about the efficacy of such initiatives in a region marked by complex socio-religious dynamics.

The Subuh Keliling began at 04:00 WIB, with AKBP Rina leading the communal prayer. While the event is framed as a humanistic approach to public safety, investigators note that it also serves as a strategic effort to align police operations with the values of local religious institutions. This raises questions about the extent to which such engagements are purely symbolic or part of a broader operational strategy.

Kapolres Rina emphasized the importance of collaboration between the police and religious leaders in maintaining harmony.

“We aim to build trust through proximity, ensuring that security is a shared responsibility,” she stated, highlighting the need for community involvement in addressing local issues.

However, critics argue that such initiatives may lack measurable outcomes, particularly in regions with existing tensions between law enforcement and certain community groups.

The investigative focus turns to the practical implications of these dialogues. While the police claim that Subuh Keliling fosters open communication, data on crime rates and community feedback from previous years suggest a need for more concrete metrics to evaluate the program's success. Local religious leaders, while supportive, have called for greater transparency in how these engagements translate into actionable policies.

Moreover, the event coincides with a broader trend of police forces across Indonesia adopting community-based strategies. Yet, in Kapuas, the effectiveness of such approaches remains under scrutiny. Investigators are examining whether the initiative addresses underlying issues such as misinformation, inter-community conflicts, or systemic challenges in rural policing.

As the sun rose over Masjid Al-Farizi, the event underscored a critical question: Can symbolic gestures like Subuh Keliling truly transform the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve, or are they merely a public relations exercise? The answer may lie in the long-term impact on Kamtibmas (security and public order) and the willingness of both parties to engage in sustained, substantive dialogue.