FOIA Request to Weld County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News. The request, made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., seeks comprehensive data on all arrests made within the year 2023. Specifically, the requested information includes detailed personal and arrest-related data points such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location and date of the crime.
The requester emphasized that access to these records is crucial for their role in reporting news and holding public institutions accountable. They have also requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to increasing transparency in government actions through the use of Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
