The Sconi

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

A request for information has been submitted to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request, filed under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, seeks comprehensive arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

The requested data includes detailed information such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, 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. This request emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in public institutions.

The Sconi has also requested a fee waiver for this information due to its role as a media organization involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities and ensuring government accountability.

Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.