Come to this introductory gathering with Oakland’s new Police Chief, Anthony W. Batts, to hear how he plans to approach the complex issues in Oakland. Oakland and Berkeley are thriving with organizations, community leaders, and residents, all of whom are committed to making their neighborhoods safe. Community stakeholders will have the opportunity to build and strengthen direct relationships with local law enforcement, and broaden community and local government networks.

The hosts of the event are community leaders and a wide range of social justice and grassroots organizations that represent youth, various faiths, women, minority, low-income and multilingual communities. It is sponsored by Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, Public Defender Diane Bellas, The Black Elected Officials and Faith Based Leaders of the East Bay, BWOPA (Black Women Organized for Political Action, Oakland/Berkeley Chapter), The Ella Baker Center, Leadership Excellence, The Mentoring Center, Oakland Rising, PUEBLO (People United for a Better Life in Oakland), Youth Alive and Youth Uprising.

Former Berkeley Police Chief Douglas Hambleton and Oakland’s former Acting Police Chief Howard Jordan will be also recognized for their distinguished community service.