FOIA Request to Owen County Sheriff’s Department regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Bloomington Leader has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Owen County Sheriff’s Department in Indiana. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq. The requested information includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests details about the department or person responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in government affairs, the Bloomington Leader aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional due to their role in disseminating information.
The email notes that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
