FOIA Request to Seminole County Sheriff’s Department regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department by Sunshine Sentinel, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants within the department. This request is made under Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records as part of journalistic duties, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. The requester has also mentioned their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Sunshine Sentinel has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
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.
