FOIA Request to Adams County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News, seeking comprehensive data on all arrests made in the year 2023. The request, sent on September 24, 2025, aims to obtain detailed records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., preferably in an electronic format.
The requested information includes a range of data points for each arrest made between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Specifically, the request seeks details such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), and citizenship status. Additionally, it requests booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. As a media organization committed to these principles, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
