Palm Beach State College will hold a special event titled “Moving Forward: A Criminal Justice & Community Forum” on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Public Safety Conference Center, Room PSD 108, on the Lake Worth campus (4200 Congress Ave.). The event is free and open to the public.
The evening will bring together community and law enforcement leaders for a panel discussion focusing on the criminal justice system in Palm Beach County. Tory Dunnan of WPTV will moderate the panel discussion. Participants include State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Chief Judge Jeffrey Colbath, Urban League of Palm Beach County President & CEO Patrick Franklin, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Michael Gauger, Public Defender Carey Haughwout, attorney John Howe, Boynton Beach Police Chief Jeffrey Katz, Jupiter Police Chief Frank Kitzerow and Riviera Beach Police Chief Clarence Williams.
“As the leading trainer of public safety professionals in the county, Palm Beach State College is in a unique position to offer a platform to provide education and awareness of current challenges facing law enforcement and the community,” PBSC President Ava Parker said. “We hope the evening will result in a better understanding among all stakeholders, as well as provide positive steps we can take to move forward.”
For more info., visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/events/forum.