FOIA Request to Eagle County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Eagle 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 on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of public records in enabling media professionals to fulfill their responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver, citing their role as a member of the media and their involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit their website 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.
