FOIA Request to Duval County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Duval County Sheriff’s Office by a representative from Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records related to employment applications received by the office.
The requested information includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The requester emphasized that access to such public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
