FOIA Request to Kenosha 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 Kenosha 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 of June until the end of the month. This request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The Sconi emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional organization.
The 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 information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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.
