The Sconi

FOIA Request to Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department. The request, sent on September 24, 2025, seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The information requested includes several data points such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities. It highlights that transparency and accountability are crucial in reporting news to the public. The Sconi also notes its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.

In their communication with the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department, The Sconi requests that the information be provided in an electronic format and seeks a fee waiver based on their role as a media entity involved in disseminating information to the public.

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.