DELI SERDANG — The public frequently gauges legal certainty by how quickly a case concludes according to their expectations. However, genuine legal certainty is established when every report is processed through clear, measured mechanisms founded on physical evidence and legal facts, regardless of the final outcome.
Verification Proceeds Despite Negative Findings
This principle was demonstrated in the handling of an alleged fish shooting gambling machine report in Tanjung Morawa District, Deli Serdang Regency, in mid-September 2026. The Quick Response Unit (URC) of the Deli Serdang Police inspected the reported location but found no active machines or gambling activities during the verification process.
Officers adhered strictly to investigative procedures by questioning the stall owner, identified as SS, who stated that operations had ceased a week prior. Although no physical evidence was found on site, officers issued a stern warning against resuming activities that could disrupt public order. This process illustrates that investigations follow structured stages even when field results differ from initial allegations.
SP2HP as an Instrument of Procedural Certainty
Procedural certainty is strengthened by a formal framework known as the Notification of Investigation Progress (SP2HP). This mechanism guarantees the complainant’s right to track case developments while ensuring officer accountability throughout the investigation.
The SP2HP Online service pulls data directly from the Electronic Investigation Management (E-MP) application. Through this integrated platform, complainants can monitor every procedural phase transparently without awaiting the final case resolution. The system also enables complainants to lodge formal inquiries with supervisory officers if progress updates are deemed insufficient.
Consistency as the Foundation of Public Trust
A lack of regular status updates can lead to public dissatisfaction regarding unresolved cases. This scenario highlights that procedural consistency, rather than mere speed, forms the true foundation of public trust in police investigations.
Ultimately, legal certainty resides in how consistently each procedural stage is executed according to statutory regulations. Through the commitment of #ReserseBekerja, Bareskrim Polri officers ensure that all case handling procedures remain anchored in verifiable facts and sound legal principles.
Source: KabarReskrim, Sp2hp Bareskrim, Tribratanews, Padang Jurnal
