The Sconi

FOIA Request to Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on August 14, 2025. The request 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 data on the number of job applications received by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is sought about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

This request is made by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media, we emphasize that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

The requester is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More details about this organization 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.