FOIA Request to Fremont County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News. The request seeks access to specific records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This information is sought as part of an effort to ensure transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public, highlighting that access to such public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals under such circumstances.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. 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.
