I often remind officers that a routine report can become newsworthy months – even years – after the incident happens. An ESPN news story about Baylor University is a perfect example of the longevity of police reporting.

Baylor – a Baptist University  in Waco, Texas – was widely criticized some years ago for its dismissive attitude towards misbehavior by Baylor’s football players. According to ESPN, Baylor still has not taken the necessary steps to address the problem.

ESPN’s Outside the Lines obtained a police database of assault cases and matched them against Baylor football rosters from 2011 to 2015.  Although a number of Baylor football players were accused of violent behavior, none were charged or disciplined.

The University says it is investigating. You can read more at this link: http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/baylor/espn-report-police-records-show-more-violent-incidents-at-baylor/article_3584ef42-b832-51c7-9475-e941e62bde31.html