FOIA Request to Monroe County Sheriff Department regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Monroe County Sheriff Department by a news reporter from Bloomington Leader. The request seeks specific records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The records requested include the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The aim is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing this data to the public.
The requester, affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, emphasizes their role in gathering and reporting news as part of their professional responsibilities. They argue that access to such public records is crucial for holding governmental bodies accountable and maintaining transparency. Given their media affiliation, they have also requested a fee waiver.
For more details about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy’s mission and activities, interested parties can visit their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
