Profile of Asep Edi Suheri, Former Chief of Metro Jaya Police Now Appointed Irwasum Polri
Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri has officially taken on the role of Irwasum Polri. Check out his full profile, from Cyber Crime Director to his humanistic approach during his tenure as Kapolda Metro Jaya.
Profile of Asep Edi Suheri
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto has officially appointed Commissioner General (Komjen) Asep Edi Suheri as the Inspectorate for General Supervision (Irwasum) of the National Police via mutation letter number ST/2205/X/KEP/2026, dated October 2, 2026.
He was transferred along with 87 other police officers on the same day, marking the first wave of three waves of personnel changes.
Suyudi has conducted transfers in three waves involving 299 senior and middle-ranking officers.
Before becoming Irwasum, Asep was publicly known for his actions as the Chief of Metro Jaya Regional Police (Kapolda Metro Jaya).
His humanistic approach garnered significant attention, including strict regulations on the use of tear gas during handling of demonstrations.
Early Life and Career
According to Tribunnews.com, Komjen Asep Edi Suheri was born in Tasikmalaya, West Java, on November 16, 1972.
Although he now serves in the police force, Asep was born and raised in a military family.
His father was a retired Army officer with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Infantry, Anumerta A. Sukmana.
Asep built his police career as a graduate of the Police Academy in 1994, alongside Inspector General Dadang Hartanto.
Career Highlights
Komjen Asep Edi Suheri has held numerous important positions within the National Police, known for his experience in criminal investigations.
Asep has also served as the Director of Cyber Crime (Dirtipidsiber) within the Criminal Investigation Division (Bareskrim) of the National Police.
The Cyber Crime Directorate is a unit under Bareskrim tasked with enforcing laws against cybercrime.