FOIA Request to Mesa County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office on August 14, 2025. The request seeks information under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically asking for data related to job applications received by the office. The requested records include the number of job applications received, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester, affiliated with Centennial State News, a media organization dedicated to local governmental affairs coverage, emphasized the importance of access to public records in their role as a news reporter. They highlighted their responsibility in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requester 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 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.
