DENPASAR, BALINEWS — Commissioner of Police I Wayan Winaya has officially taken over as Chief of the Denpasar City Police, replacing Commissioner of Police Leonardo David Simatupang, who has been reassigned to a new position within the Indonesian National Police’s Professional and Security Division (Propam).
The handover ceremony was led by Bali Police Chief Inspector General Pasma Royce at the Presisi Building of the Bali Regional Police Headquarters on Monday (October 19, 2026), at 8:30 a.m. Central Indonesia Time (WITA). The ceremony also included the handover of the position of Head of the Forensic Laboratory Division of the Bali Police.
Leonardo David has been reassigned as a Senior Level II Internal Security Investigator within the National Police’s Professional and Security Division. Meanwhile, Winaya previously served as Director of Vital Object Security at the West Nusa Tenggara Regional Police.
During the ceremony, Pasma Royce emphasized that leadership changes are part of the National Police’s organizational regeneration and career development process. The rotations are intended to strengthen the institution and improve police performance in maintaining public security and order.
The leadership change at the Denpasar City Police comes amid continued demands for greater professionalism and improved public services.
Denpasar City Police Public Relations Chief Inspector I Gede Adi Saputra Jaya said leadership changes were a normal part of organizational dynamics and were intended to ensure continuity in police operations.
“The handover of positions is part of the career development mechanism and an organizational measure to ensure that leadership and police duties continue without interruption. We welcome the new chief and stand ready to support his duties in providing the best possible services to the public,” he said.
He added that the Denpasar City Police would continue strengthening coordination, cooperation, and professionalism in maintaining public security and order.
According to Adi Saputra Jaya, the new leadership is expected to strengthen internal solidarity, continue existing programs, and introduce innovations to deliver police services that are prompt, humane, and responsive to public needs.
With the handover completed, Winaya now assumes responsibility for leading the Denpasar City Police in maintaining security across the jurisdiction and ensuring that police services remain effective and accessible to the public.
