FOIA Request to Massac County Sheriff Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Massac County Sheriff Office by Southern Illinois News. The request seeks access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The information requested includes the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records in order to fulfill their professional responsibilities as a member of the media. This involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Furthermore, given their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA 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.
