The Sconi

FOIA Request to Jackson 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 Jackson County Sheriff's Department on August 14, 2025. The request seeks information about the number of job applications received by the department, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests details on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format. The requester is affiliated with The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

The requester also notes their association 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 at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.