FOIA Request to Garfield County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically asking for data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made by Centennial State News, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. In their communication, they emphasized the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They also requested a fee waiver 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 organization 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.
