FOIA Request to Wayne County Sheriff regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on August 14, 2025. The request seeks records concerning the number of job applications received by the department. Specifically, it asks for data on applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format. The requester is affiliated with SE Illinois News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The requester has also indicated their involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, a fee waiver is requested based on their role as a member of the media.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and its mission to promote transparency in government actions, please visit 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.
