The Sconi

FOIA Request to Lafayette County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A request for information has been sent to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, submitted under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include 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 Sconi emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, The Sconi believes it qualifies for a fee waiver associated with this request.

The requestor is 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 provide transparency on government actions. More information 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.