The Sconi

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

The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department. The request seeks detailed records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., specifically focusing on the number of job applications received by the department. The information is requested to be provided in electronic format for ease of access and analysis.

The FOIA request outlines two main inquiries: firstly, the number of job applications received by week, month, or year; and secondly, identifying the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This data is crucial for understanding hiring trends and departmental efficiency within the sheriff's department.

The request emphasizes the importance of public records in enabling media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to citizens. As part of this effort, The Sconi has requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media entity committed to disseminating information in the public interest.

The sender also notes their affiliation 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 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.