The Sconi

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

The Sconi, a media organization focused on delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Dane County Sheriff's Office. The request, sent 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 arrestee 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 and date of the crime.

The request emphasizes the importance of public records in fulfilling journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, The Sconi is seeking a fee waiver for this request. This is in line with their professional responsibilities and commitment to informing the public.

The requester is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing 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.