Matthew Izzard, Sheriff at Douglas County Sheriff's Department | https://www.sheriffofdouglascountywi.org/
Matthew Izzard, Sheriff at Douglas County Sheriff's Department | https://www.sheriffofdouglascountywi.org/
FOIA Request to Douglas County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin by The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks access to specific records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law.
The requested information includes data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff's Office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The Sconi emphasizes that this information is crucial for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions.
As part of their request, The Sconi has asked for the records to be provided in an electronic format. They also highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media organization committed to disseminating information to the public. This request aligns with their mission to hold government agencies accountable and provide transparency through investigative journalism.
The Sconi is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
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