FOIA Request to Teller County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
The Centennial State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes details such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information on the booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime, location of crime, and date of crime is also sought.
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 Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and argues that access to these public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have also requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to 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.
