Increasing interaction with members of the community is a major aspect of community policing. Brown police have already met with community directors, student organizations and several fraternities and sororities this year. Police and Security also held an open house where anyone in the community could come to the station and talk with officers. Officer Mark Perry is in charge of Operation ID, another community policing program that allows students to engrave their valuables. Many brought in over a dozen items.
Bikes also receive special attention.
Students can register their bikes with the department and have them engraved. Both wheels and the frame are marked with a serial or social security number. The bikes' numbers are recorded in a computer that the officers consult when a bike has been lost or stolen. Officers are also using bikes themselves to increase their effectiveness. Police officers on bikes increase their visibility, interactions with the community and response time.