FOIA Request to Routt County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Routt 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 on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester is affiliated with Centennial State News, a media organization focused on providing thorough and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver as they are members of the media.
Furthermore, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions 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.
