FOIA Request to Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks detailed records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically focusing on the number of job applications received by the office. The media organization is asking for this data to be provided by week, month, or year. Additionally, they are requesting information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization highlights that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media professional, they are also seeking a fee waiver for this request.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about their mission 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.
