Tempo’s Watchdog Role In Reporting Police Misconduct

Authors

  • Niken Sari Department of Communication, Universitas Brawijaya, Jalan Veteren, Malang Jawa Timur, Indonesia – 65145
  • Anang Sujoko Department of Communication, Universitas Brawijaya, Jalan Veteren, Malang Jawa Timur, Indonesia – 65145
  • Desi Dwi Prianti Department of Communication, Universitas Brawijaya, Jalan Veteren, Malang Jawa Timur, Indonesia – 65145

Keywords:

Framing Analysis, Watchdog Journalism, Police Accountability

Abstract

Cases of police-related violence in Indonesia have increasingly drawn public and media attention, particularly in the Ferdy Sambo case, the Kanjuruhan tragedy, and the death of Afif Maulana. Tempo’s digital newspaper consistently covered these events and highlighted institutional irregularities. This study aims to see how Tempo frames its news about the police in these three major cases and how watchdog functions are implemented through its reporting. The study is expected to show how Tempo’s digital newspaper frames the police as an institution marked by abuse of power and lack of accountability, while at the same time carrying out watchdog journalism through critical questioning, strong critiques, and exposure of institutional misconduct.

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16-12-2025

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Sari, N., Sujoko, A. ., & Prianti, D. D. (2025). Tempo’s Watchdog Role In Reporting Police Misconduct. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (ICHSS), 911–916. Retrieved from https://programdoktorpbiuns.org/index.php/proceedings/article/view/623

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