The Sconi

FOIA Request to Dane 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 Dane County Sheriff's Office by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The requested records include:

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

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

The requester has highlighted their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasized that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional duties, which involve holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

The email also notes that The Sconi is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting 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.