FOIA Request to Greene County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Bloomington Leader to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on July 29, 2025. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits and applicants under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq. The media organization has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format.
The Bloomington Leader is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability, they have requested these records to fulfill their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public. In their request, they also mentioned eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
