Wayne County Today

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office by a representative from Wayne County Today. The request seeks access to specific records under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The request specifically asks for two sets of data: first, the number of job applications received by the Sheriff's Office, broken down by week, month, or year; and second, information about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers. This inquiry aims to ensure transparency and accountability within local governmental operations.

The requestor has indicated that they are a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website at 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.