Bali Police Launch Tourism Police Station in Central Kuta
Bali police have launched a dedicated Tourism Police Station on Jalan Raya Kuta to strengthen security and provide a direct contact point for visitors, tourism workers, businesses and residents in one of the island’s busiest tourism…
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Kuta — Bali police have opened a dedicated tourism police station on Jalan Raya Kuta to strengthen security and provide direct assistance for visitors, tourism businesses and local residents in one of the island’s busiest tourism corridors, according to regional police statements and local media reports.
The facility, commonly referred to as the Bali Tourism Police Station, was inaugurated in early February 2026 in Badung Regency, not in September as previously reported, according to coverage by Dewata News and a briefing cited by Kibarer Property.
According to Dewata News, the station is designed as a centralized security command for tourism areas and aims to offer a more accessible, visitor‑friendly police presence than conventional police offices. Regional media describe it as a "service‑oriented" office focused on clear communication, practical assistance and rapid response for people in Kuta’s tourism zones.
Location and role
Dewata News reports that the tourism police station is located on Jalan Raya Kuta No. 131, in the heart of Kuta’s main tourism strip. A separate briefing from Kibarer Property places the facility on Jalan Raya Kuta around No. 141, indicating it sits along the same central corridor in Kuta’s tourism district.
According to regional police comments reported by Detik Bali, the opening of the tourism police station is part of a broader push to "strengthen security and services for tourists" and ensure Bali remains a safe and comfortable international destination. The station is described in multiple reports as a front‑line point where tourists, industry workers and local residents can seek help with security‑related problems in tourism areas.
Bali‑focused outlet Bali Live notes that the station has begun operating as a dedicated service point where travelers and locals can quickly file reports and receive clear guidance on next steps after an incident in Kuta and surrounding areas.
Services for visitors and businesses
According to Dewata News, the Tourism Police Station functions as a centralized command for tourism security, supported by patrol vehicles assigned to tourism zones across Kuta and nearby areas. Kibarer Property describes the facility as an integrated service center for international and domestic tourists, tourism workers, local residents and businesses operating in the tourism sector.
Regional coverage compiled by Karlobag.eu indicates that police see the station as both a "front office" for visitors who need quick help and an operational point for coordinating patrols and using surveillance from a command center. Bali Live adds that officers at the station can work with video recordings and are equipped with body cameras and specialized transport to support responses in tourist areas.
Media reports state that tourists can use the station as a direct contact point to report lost items, seek safety information or request basic guidance related to their travel experience in Kuta. The facility is positioned as the main office for documenting complaints ranging from theft and loss of documents to disputes, traffic incidents, fraud or property damage, with staff expected to explain where visitors should go next and what documents they need.
Part of wider security measures
Local and regional outlets note that the station’s launch sits alongside increased patrols and other security initiatives in Bali’s leading tourism districts. Police and local authorities have publicly emphasized that visible, accessible security in areas such as Kuta is intended to deter street crime and provide clearer channels for visitors to report incidents.
Authorities have encouraged tourists to report theft, scams and other problems promptly so that cases can be formally recorded, and have positioned the tourism police station in Kuta as a key point for doing so in the area. Visitors are advised in local guidance to keep copies of important documents and to seek official police reports through the station or standard police channels if they experience crime or lose travel documents.
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