FOIA Request to San Juan 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 sent to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. The request seeks information under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., specifically asking for data on the number of job applications received by the office. The request asks for this information to be broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester, affiliated with Centennial State News, emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of a media organization committed to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, they also requested a fee waiver citing their role in disseminating information to the public.
The email notes that the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition 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.
