A public safety community forum has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Blue Dog Community Center, 1300 Meadowlark Lane, Kansas City, Kan.
The purpose of the free public event is to encourage and promote a stronger police and community relationship, with a goal of inspiring youth to choose a career in public safety.
The sponsors of the event are the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department, KC Blue Dogs and the Kansas Black Chamber of Commerce.
Speakers will include Kansas City, Kan., Police Chief Terry Zeigler and Alvin Sykes, human rights activist.
The moderator will be Christal Watson, president of the Kansas Black Chamber of Commerce.
Everyone is invited to the event, according to organizers.