FOIA Request to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida by a representative from the Sunshine Sentinel. The request seeks access to specific records under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119, F.S., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This inquiry aims to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.
The Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As such, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records due to their status as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.
