Reg Gill, Sheriff at Lafayette County | https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/
Reg Gill, Sheriff at Lafayette County | https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/
FOIA Request to Lafayette County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin. The request seeks records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., specifically asking for information about job applications received by the office. The requested data includes the number of job applications received on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Additionally, The Sconi is seeking information on which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. As part of this effort, The Sconi has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and has also asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.
The email notes that The Sconi is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news 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 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.
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