FOIA Request to Jackson 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 Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. The request seeks records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically requesting data on the number of job applications received by the office. The information is requested to be broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Centennial State News has also requested a fee waiver, citing their role as a media organization committed to disseminating information to the public.
The email notes that Centennial State News 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 this coalition 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.
