FOIA Request to Boulder County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks access to specific records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, Centennial State News is seeking information on which department or individual within the office is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Centennial State News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requestor also indicates eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
Centennial State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
