FOIA Request to Crawford County Sheriff's Office Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025. The request was made by the East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), specifically asked for a list of all arrests from January 1, 2024, till December 31, 2024. The desired information includes the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth and the crime committed.
As members of the media at East Central Reporter, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will keep you updated on any developments regarding this request.
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