Trent Taylor, Sheriff at Wexford County | http://wexfordsheriff.org/
Trent Taylor, Sheriff at Wexford County | http://wexfordsheriff.org/
FOIA Request to Wexford County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A request has been made to the Wexford County Sheriff's Office under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. The request, submitted by a news reporter from Great Lakes Wire, seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits and applicants at the Sheriff's Office. The requester has asked for this information in an electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to aid in gathering and reporting news related to local governmental affairs. As part of their professional responsibilities, media organizations like Great Lakes Wire aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. In line with these objectives, the requester has also sought a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional.
The individual making the request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.