The Sconi

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Rock County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin by The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on September 24, 2025, seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023 under the Wisconsin Open Records Law.

The specific information requested includes all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The data points sought encompass various details such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), and citizenship status. Additionally, booking ID numbers, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes are also requested.

The Sconi emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in reporting news and holding public institutions accountable. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. This request aligns with their mission to provide transparency and inform the public about governmental actions.

Furthermore, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.