FOIA Request to Wells 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 Wells County Sheriff’s Office by Hoosier State Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act ยง 5-14-3-1 et seq.
The request asks for information about the number of job applications received by the Wells County Sheriff’s Office. Specifically, it requests data broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it seeks details on which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
