Three recent incidents at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have required quick response by campus security and Honolulu police. U.H. officials say they're pleased with the response time but believe a new program will enhance their security services.

April 19th, three days after the tragedy at Virginia Tech University, U.H. campus security and Honolulu Police respond to the call of a belligerent student.

Less than two weeks later on May 1st, an art exhibit that shows a man wielding a gun causes confusion, triggering another response.

A week later, a rusted hand grenade is unearthed on campus. Security and police are quickly on the scene.

"I think though Virginia Tech really does give us all reason to recognize the importance of our campus security, the importance of having good communications with our students and the importance of being able to get around in multiple ways on campus," said Denise Konan, U.H. Manoa Chancellor.

The newest way is a bicycle patrol program.

“The lay-out of the campus some areas they would have to park their vehicles and have to actually run in or walk in," said U.H. Campus Security Chief Neal Sakamoto.

Catherine Fountaine is one of 10 officers trained on the mountain bikes.

“Not being on a bike for a long time I was kind of am I going to be able to do that but it was not a problem," said Fountaine, a U.H. Bicycle Patrol Secruity Officer.

She believes the bikes will allow them to be more mobile and more likeable.

"Relate with them more if I'm on the bike. If you're in the car you're just driving by," said Fountaine.

Within minutes she learns how approachable she really is.

"It's up here to the right,” said Fountaine. “O.k. thank you,” said the student. “You're welcome," replied Fountaine.

“If they're in their cars I wouldn't go up to them or anything -- I just think they're just patrolling," said Maile Nakamura, a U.H. student.

"More friendly people won't be so intimidated to go up to them and talk to them I think -- ask for their help," said Siera Mundon, another student.

"Our contact isn't just because something happened that we're talking to people --- we're out there making friends and being part of the community," said Sakamoto.

A community that spreads 300 acres.

"They're more accessible to more people and more situations," said U.H. student Megan Lorenzo. "Maybe if they're riding on their bike they'll notice more."

"If they're moving around outside they're more likely to be available if I did have a problem," said Dallas Nagata, another student.

"A lot of them seem to think that we're against them but that's not the case at all -- we're here for them," said Fountaine.

The bicycle patrol will make its first appearance at the upcoming Law School graduation.