Southern Illinois News

FOIA Request to Alexander County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office by Southern Illinois News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the sheriff's office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is sought about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This request aims to enhance transparency and accountability within public institutions by making such data accessible to the public.

Southern Illinois News has also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request, citing their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasize that access to public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities and ensuring transparency in government actions.

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 Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on 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.