It troubles me that police are in the spotlight more for shooting people than for putting themselves in harm's way. We need a model for police work that puts officers and the public in more contact. Unhostile contact.
Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott issued a joint statement Wednesday announcing the committee one week after the pair hosted one of two community forums on the topic.
During a sprawling forum that was at times messy, many speakers said the city and local organizations need to collaborate to address the root causes of crime and violence in the city.
MONDAY, Aug. 21 AUBURN City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Aug. 22 LEWISTON Community safety forum hosted by Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott, 5:30 p.m. at Connors […]