Phillip A. Grassmann, Sheriff at Rusk County Sheriff's Department | https://www.apg-wi.com/
Phillip A. Grassmann, Sheriff at Rusk County Sheriff's Department | https://www.apg-wi.com/
FOIA Request to Rusk County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Rusk County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on September 24, 2025, seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
The requested information includes various data points such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), and citizenship status. Additionally, the request asks for details like booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location and date of the crime. The Sconi has emphasized the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The request also highlights that The Sconi is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
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