FOIA Request to Collier County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks records related to the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the Sentinel is requesting data categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, they are inquiring about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
This request was made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. The Sunshine Sentinel has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
The Sunshine Sentinel is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
