FOIA Request to Cumberland County Sheriff regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office by a representative from East Central Reporter. The request seeks access to specific records related to job applications received by the department.
The request, dated August 14, 2025, asks for information on the number of job applications received over various time periods—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Additionally, it seeks details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
The East Central Reporter is a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. The requester highlighted their role in ensuring public accountability and transparency through access to public records. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
Furthermore, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using FOIA 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.
