FOIA Request to Phillips County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. The request sought information concerning the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requested details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester is affiliated with Centennial State News, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and promoting transparency.
In the email, it was noted that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities related to news gathering and reporting. As such, a fee waiver was requested based on their status as media professionals. Furthermore, it was highlighted that the requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy’s mission and activities, interested parties can visit 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.
