Lafayette Times

FOIA Request to Warren County Sheriff's Department regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A request for information has been sent to the Warren County Sheriff's Department by a news reporter from Lafayette Times. The request, made under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, seeks specific records related to job applications received by the department. The reporter has asked for data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, they have requested information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made with an emphasis on obtaining the records in electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis. As a media professional involved in reporting local governmental affairs, the requester emphasized their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They also highlighted their affiliation 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.

The requester has also sought a fee waiver, citing their status as a member of the media engaged in disseminating information to the public.

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.