FOIA Request to Ouray 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 Ouray County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News on August 14, 2025. The request seeks specific records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The records requested include two main items: first, the number of job applications received by the Sheriff’s Office categorized by week, month, or year; and second, the identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This request aims to ensure transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs.
Centennial State News has emphasized its role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage. The requestor has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
