Shannon Bradley, Sheriff at Gallatin County | https://www.ilsheriff.org/
Shannon Bradley, Sheriff at Gallatin County | https://www.ilsheriff.org/
FOIA Request to Gallatin County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office by SE Illinois News, seeking detailed arrest records for the year 2023. The request, sent on September 24, 2025, aims to obtain comprehensive data on arrests made within the specified timeframe under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The requested information includes various data points such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request seeks booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates when these crimes occurred. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
SE Illinois News is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing transparency by assisting media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. The media organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its role in news dissemination and public accountability.
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.
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