FOIA Request to Brevard 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 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office by Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119, F.S., preferably in electronic format.
The requested information includes two main points: first, the number of job applications received by the office categorized by week, month, or year; second, the identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This request aims to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions.
Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
