FOIA Request to Dolores 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 Dolores County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News on August 14, 2025. The request seeks access to records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically requesting data related to job applications received by the office.
The request includes two main points: first, it asks for the number of job applications received, categorized by week, month, or year. Second, it inquires about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
Centennial State News is a media organization focused on providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver as members of the media.
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 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.
