James W. Guthrie, County Sheriff at Edwards County Sheriff's Office | Edwards County Sheriff's Office
James W. Guthrie, County Sheriff at Edwards County Sheriff's Office | Edwards County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Request to Edwards County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Edwards County Sheriff's Office by SE Illinois News. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records related to job applications within the office. The information requested includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for details 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. SE Illinois News has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, SE Illinois News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requester has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
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