OAKLAND -- The public is invited to join a community dialogue Thursday about public safety and ways the police department can continue to build better relationships with Oakland's residents.

The SAFE Oakland speaker series event is presented by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Panelists include Oakland's Assistant Chief of Police Paul Figueroa; Associate Attorney General Venus D. Johnson; and Arnold Perkins, former director of Alameda County Public Health Department.

The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St., Suite 290. Parking is available at the Pacific Renaissance garage. For more information, contact Sun_Kwong Sze at 510 238-7577 or msze@oaklandnet.com.