FOIA Request to Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News. 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, it 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 hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The sender, representing Centennial State News, has also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
Furthermore, 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 details about this organization 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.
