Logan Police Chief Gary Jensen has issued a statement in the wake of secretly recorded comments by him and other police officials while speaking to the Utah State University football team on the subject of crime and police relations.
Comments by Jensen in the meeting alluded to a close relationship between Logan police and the USU football program, and Assistant Logan Police Chief Jeff Simmons gave team members his phone number, telling them to text him if they have questions about potential legal trouble.
On Wednesday, Jensen said none of his or Simmons’ statements should be interpreted as special treatment for football players.
“At no time have charges been changed, dismissed, or softened simply because of an individual’s status as a USU athlete,” the chief said. Read more at hjnews.com.
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