The Sconi

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

The Sconi, a media organization focused on delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department. The request seeks records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and was sent on August 14, 2025.

The specific information requested includes:

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 Sconi emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. They have also requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional organization involved in disseminating information to the public.

Additionally, The Sconi is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.