FOIA Request to El Paso County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for information was submitted to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News under the Colorado Open Records Act. The request, sent on September 24, 2025, seeks comprehensive data on all arrests made in the year 2023. The media organization has requested this information in an electronic format.
The specific details sought include a wide range of data points related to each arrest. These data points are: the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of the arrestee; booking ID; date of arrest; booking photo; names of arresting officers; type and location of crime; and date of crime.
Centennial State News emphasized its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through access to public records. The organization has also requested a fee waiver for this information due to its status as a media entity. Additionally, it is noted that 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.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
