FOIA Request to Saguache 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 Saguache County Sheriff’s Office. The request sought 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 inquired about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester, affiliated with Centennial State News, emphasized the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. They highlighted their role in gathering and disseminating news to the public as a media professional and requested a fee waiver based on this capacity.
Furthermore, the requester is 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 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.
