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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Barron County Sheriff's Department in Wisconsin on August 14, 2025. The request seeks access to specific records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., which are preferably requested in electronic format.

The request specifically asks for data on the number of job applications received by the department, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it seeks information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

This request is made by a news reporter from The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage concerning local governmental affairs. As part of their journalistic duties, they emphasize the importance of access to public records for ensuring accountability and transparency within public institutions. In line with this role, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.

The requester is also 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 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.