FOIA Request to Liberty County Sheriff Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Liberty County Sheriff Office in Florida by the Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on September 24, 2025, seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023.
The specific data points requested include the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates when these crimes occurred. The Sunshine Sentinel has expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
The request highlights the importance of access to public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. It also notes that as a member of the media involved in news gathering and reporting to the public, they are seeking a fee waiver for accessing these records.
Furthermore, it is mentioned that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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.
