FOIA Request to Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office by a news reporter from Sunshine Sentinel. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the request asks for data broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The Sunshine Sentinel is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. In line with its mission to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency, the organization has requested this information under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requester has identified themselves as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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/.
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.
