FOIA Request to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Sunshine Sentinel to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The request, sent on July 29, 2025, seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits and applicants. This request is made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
The Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, has requested this information in an electronic format. The request emphasizes the importance of public records in enabling media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. Additionally, the requester has sought a fee waiver citing their role as a media professional.
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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
