Inp.polri.go.id - Puncak Jaya. Officers from the Damai Cartenz Task Force Puncak Jaya Sector conducted humanistic foot patrols in Muara District, Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua, on Sunday (23/8/2026)

Designed to bolster public safety while fostering community rapport, officers walked through local neighborhoods, conversing with residents, distributing food, and assisting villagers with chili harvesting in local gardens.

District resident Yuni praised the officers' presence, stating that the interactive approach made community members feel secure and close to law enforcement.

Head of Damai Cartenz Task Force Inspector General Faizal Ramadhani said that patrols serve as a direct communication channel to listen to public needs. 

Damai Cartenz Task Force Deputy Head Senior Superintendent Adarma Sinaga added that humanistic engagement, including informal dialogues and assisting with daily village chores, remains a core strategy to build trust, maintain civic order, and sustain regional stability across Papua.

(mg/ta/pr/rs)