FOIA Request to Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on providing detailed and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes specific details such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes. As a member of the media tasked with gathering and disseminating news to the public, Great Lakes Wire underscores its role in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. The organization also highlights its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its media affiliation.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids 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 here.
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.
