The Sconi

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

A request for information under the Wisconsin Open Records Law has been submitted to the Chippewa County Sheriff's Department. The request, sent by a representative of The Sconi, seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023. The specific data points requested include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, details such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime are also sought.

The request emphasizes the importance of these records in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. It highlights that access to such information is crucial for media professionals in their role of disseminating news to the public. A fee waiver is requested based on the professional role of the requester as a member of the media.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.

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.