FOIA Request to Price County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Price County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin on September 24, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive data on all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested information includes various data points such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, details such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location and date of the crime are also sought.
The request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law by a representative from The Sconi. The media organization is dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. In their communication with the Price County Sheriff’s Office, they emphasized the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at this link.
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.
