FOIA Request to Park County Sheriff regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Park County Sheriff’s office by Centennial State News. The request seeks records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically asking for data related to job applications received by the department. The request details include:
1. The number of job applications received by week, month, or year.
2. Identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester has emphasized their role as a media professional in gathering and reporting news to the public, highlighting the importance of access to public records for ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.
The requestor is affiliated 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 organization 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.
