FOIA Request to Logan 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 Logan County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., preferably in electronic format.
The requested information includes two key elements: firstly, the number of job applications received by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office categorized by week, month, or year. Secondly, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization underscores that access to public records is vital for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with this mission, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.
Additionally, it is noted that Centennial State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website 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.
