FOIA Request to Washington County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. The request seeks access to specific records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include:
1. The number of job applications received by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, categorized by week, month, or year.
2. Identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver, citing its status as a media professional.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with 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. More information 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.
