FOIA Request to Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News. The request seeks access to records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically asking for data related to job applications received by the office. The requested information includes the number of job applications received, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization, it underscores the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its duty to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. The request also mentions that as a member of the media, they are seeking a fee waiver for accessing these records.
The email notes that Centennial State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
