FOIA Request to Dane County Sheriff’s Department regarding monthly arrest report and mugshots on June 25, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Dane County Sheriff’s Department by The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all arrest reports and accompanying photos or mugshots from the beginning to the end of the current month. This request is made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The Sconi emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public, highlighting that access to such records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable. As part of their professional responsibilities, they are requesting a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that The Sconi’s requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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: 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.
