At the University of Baltimore, our police department is an invaluable resource not only for our university community but also for our neighbors. Our police interface with our other security staff and cooperate in ways they couldn’t if they weren’t part of the same organization. For example, we often assign the same officers to specific buildings or patrol areas so they can build relationships with students, employees and community members and develop an in-depth knowledge of the area. This best practice enables our officers to notice when something seems off or unusual, intervene to prevent crime from happening in the first place, respond to incidents quickly and appropriately, and help those in distress.