The Sconi

FOIA Request to Shawano County Sheriff's Department regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

The Sconi, a media organization focused on delivering accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Shawano County Sheriff's Department. The request seeks records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., specifically asking for data related to job applications received by the department.

The FOIA request outlines two main points of interest:

1. The number of job applications received by the department, categorized by week, month, or year.

2. Identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The Sconi has also requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media organization.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that 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 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.