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Abstract
Objective: This normative legal research examines the urgency of police reform to improve the quality of law enforcement in Indonesia through the establishment of a Police Reform Team. Method: A statutory regulatory approach is used to examine the constitutional and legal basis for the team’s formation, its institutional standing, and the limits of its authority, while a comparative approach is used to examine the reform designs in Mexico, Georgia, and Hong Kong. Results: The analysis shows that the President’s authority to form the team is justified based on Article 4 paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution and Law Number 2 of 2002, as long as the team’s mandate is limited to studies, evaluations, and recommendations without taking over operational law enforcement authority. Novelty: Public response is an indicator of the quality of the reform’s political legal design, particularly regarding independence and participatory legitimacy. This research recommends a clear mandate, measurable follow up mechanisms, meaningful public participation, and independent oversight so that the reform encourages substantive changes in accountability, professionalism, and the quality of police services.