For public security, police stations and army headquarters are in Makale, Rantepao and several  districts in Tana toraja. The  signs are usually very clear on the street side. The offices give security services 24 hours.

Police Stations:

1. Polres Tana Toraja 
   Jl. Bhayangkara, Makale
   Phone no. (0423) 22100
2. Polsek Rantepao
   Jl. Budi Utomo, Rantepao
   Phone no. (0423) 21358

Army Headquarter :
Kodim 1414 Tana toraja, Jl. Pong Tiku, Rantepao. Telp. no (0423) 21255