FOIA Request to Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester, affiliated with Centennial State News, emphasized the importance of this information in fulfilling their journalistic duties. They highlighted their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of a media organization dedicated to reporting local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately, they requested that the records be provided in an electronic format. Moreover, they requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requestor is also associated 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 coalition can be found at 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.
