FOIA Request to Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Sunshine Sentinel to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The request seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, emphasized the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes. The organization aims to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and have applied for a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
