At a public meeting in Lewiston Tuesday night, residents told the city administrator that as the search continues for a new police chief, they want more community outreach and better protection for children and immigrants.

The city launched a search for its next police chief after David St. Pierre announced his retirement this month. The new chief will oversee a staff of over 80 officers.

Lewiston resident Asha Mohamed addressed the crowd of about a dozen people while holding her infant son. She said people of color often fear Lewiston police and immigrants don't use emergency services for fear of being detained.

"I'm not a bad person. I've had a clean history, but yet every time I get pulled over, I just feel like I'm on attack mode," Mohamed said. "I just feel like a criminal automati

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