Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Genesee County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits or applicants. This request was made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions, which are core responsibilities of the media. As part of this effort, Great Lakes Wire has requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media entity. The organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.

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.