East Central Reporter

FOIA Request to Shelby County Sheriff's Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office on August 14, 2025. The request seeks information about the number of job applications received by the office over various time periods—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Additionally, it requests details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and asks for the records to be provided in an electronic format. The requester is affiliated with East Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by making such information accessible to the public.

The requester has also mentioned their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.