FOIA Request to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request has been submitted to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., seeking access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The request was made by a representative of The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The requested records include detailed information such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), and citizenship status. Additionally, the request seeks data on booking ID numbers, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations of crimes, and dates when these crimes occurred.
The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a member of the media.
The individual submitting this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
