Security Units As Industrial Security In The Exercise Of Limited Police Authority Within The Scope Of The Functions Of The National Police Of The Republic Of Indonesia

Abstract

Industrial security is a critical aspect of maintaining a company’s operational stability, protecting assets, ensuring worker safety, and maintaining order in the workplace. In practice, companies do not rely solely on state police forces but also involve security guards (Satpam) or internal security units as part of a self-regulated security system. This study aims to analyze the role of security units as industrial security in performing limited policing functions within a corporate environment. The research methodology employed in this study combines normative legal and empirical approaches. Data collection was conducted using primary data, interviews, questionnaires, observations, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), which were subsequently analyzed based on the research objectives. This study was then analyzed using qualitative normative methods regarding laws and regulations related to self-security. The results indicate that security is a basic human need that must be fulfilled to create a sense of safety, comfort, and order in society. In practice, the Indonesian National Police have the primary duty of maintaining public safety and order; however, increasingly complex security needs have made the role of Security Units (Satpam) critically important as partners of the National Police in carrying out limited policing functions. Industrial security has emerged as a primary need for companies to protect assets, information, personnel, and operations from various threats. Therefore, the implementation of a professional industrial security system supported by technology, qualified human resources, and police oversight is of utmost importance. Furthermore, community participation through Neighborhood Watch (Satkamling) demonstrates that security is a shared responsibility among the government, the National Police, the business sector, and the community in creating a safe, orderly environment that supports national development.