FOIA Request to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Sunshine Sentinel has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The request seeks access to specific records related to job applications received by the office. Specifically, the media organization is requesting data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, they are seeking information on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The Sunshine Sentinel has requested that this information be provided in an electronic format. The requester, representing a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in government affairs, has also asked for a fee waiver citing their role in disseminating public information.
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 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.
