A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office regarding arrest records for the year 2024 on January 7, 2025.
We at Southern Illinois News are committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. In our pursuit of transparency and accountability, we requested a list of all arrests from January 1, 2024, till December 31, 2024. The specific fields requested in the records include the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a positive response from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and will continue to strive towards keeping our readers informed about local governmental affairs.
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