FOIA Request to Denver Sheriffs Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Denver Sheriffs Department by Centennial State News, seeking comprehensive data on arrest records for the entire year of 2023. The request was made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., and it aims to obtain these records in an electronic format.
The requested information includes detailed data points such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request seeks booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates when these crimes occurred.
As a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Centennial State News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver for this information due to their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
