FOIA Request to Lake County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado by Centennial State News. The request seeks access to records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically asking for data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The email emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals to fulfill their duties in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also mentioned their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Centennial State News is seeking this information preferably in electronic format and has requested a fee waiver as they are a member of the media 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.
