Daniel Perry, Sheriff at Crawford County Sheriff's Office | Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Daniel Perry, Sheriff at Crawford County Sheriff's Office | Crawford County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Request to Crawford County Sheriff's Office regarding a PDF copy of the application used for recruits/applicants on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office by East Central Reporter, 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 at the Sheriff's Office. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the document in electronic format.
The requester, representing East Central Reporter, emphasizes their role in gathering and disseminating news to the public, which includes holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through 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.
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