FOIA Request to Floyd County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office by Hoosier State Today, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act ยง 5-14-3-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff’s Office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks information on which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers. This inquiry aims to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing insights into employment practices at the county level.
Hoosier State Today emphasizes its role in disseminating information to the public and argues that access to such records is crucial for fulfilling its journalistic responsibilities. As part of this request, they have also sought a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional involved in public reporting.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.
