FOIA Request to Grand 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 Grand County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. The request seeks access to records concerning the number of job applications received by the office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Centennial State News emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requester also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Centennial State News has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to its status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
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.
