FOIA Request to Gunnison 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 Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News. The request seeks detailed records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically asking for data on the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request highlights the importance of access to public records for media professionals in their role of ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. The requester has also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a member of the media.
Furthermore, this FOIA request is supported by 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 information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
