FOIA Request to Citrus County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request for information was submitted to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office by a representative from the Sunshine Sentinel. The request, made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119, F.S., seeks records in an electronic format concerning two specific areas:
1. The number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year.
2. Identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester emphasized their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. They also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a member of the media.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization 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.
