FOIA Request to Langlade County Sheriff’s Department regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Langlade County Sheriff’s Department by The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks access to specific records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the department over various time periods—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This information is sought as part of The Sconi’s commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in governmental operations.
The requester has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found 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.
