FOIA Request to Bay County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida on August 14, 2025. The request seeks records related to the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. As part of a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, we are seeking this data to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
Furthermore, as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies—we believe we qualify for a fee waiver due to our role in disseminating information to the public.
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.
