National Police Day, also known as Bhayangkara Day, is observed in Indonesia every July 1. This professional holiday commemorates the 1946 government decree that established the Indonesian National Police as a national agency directly subordinate to the government. The Indonesian National Police, founded on August 19, 1945, has a hierarchical structure with over 590,000 employees and is headquartered in Jakarta. Celebrations typically include parades, award ceremonies, and various events honoring the police force. However, the occasion is met with mixed feelings among some Indonesians, who criticize the police for issues related to incompetence, corruption, and human rights violations. The police organization also includes special units, such as the Mobile Brigade Corps and Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88.