Eight sexual offenses were reported in Greenville in the 31 days between May 23 and June 22. Daily police case reports did not say much about them.

They did not say where incidents occurred, offered little to describe their nature, and concealed the names of the victims. People involved with investigating and prosecuting the crimes and counseling the victims mostly say that's a good thing.

State law, procedure, policy and an unwritten understanding aimed at preserving the privacy and dignity of victims is carefully balanced in North Carolina with the need to inform residents about crime and keep them safe. It can be like walking a tightrope, police and sheriff's detectives, prosecutors and university officials said.

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