FOIA Request to Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request has been made to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office for comprehensive arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The request was submitted under the Wisconsin Open Records Law by a representative of The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs.
The requested data includes various details about each arrestee such as name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request seeks information 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 Sconi emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver citing their position as a media entity involved in news dissemination.
Furthermore, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization aids 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 here.
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.
