FOIA Request to Baca County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to the Baca County Sheriff’s Office under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq. The request seeks records related to the number of job applications received by the office, organized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made by Centennial State News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Centennial State News has also requested a fee waiver for this information due to their role as a media organization. They are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition 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.
