FOIA Request to Monroe County Sheriff Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Sunshine Sentinel to the Monroe County Sheriff Office on August 14, 2025. The request seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request is made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. Sunshine Sentinel has expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, Sunshine Sentinel emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The organization also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records, citing their status as a media professional.
Sunshine Sentinel is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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.
