Great Lakes Wire

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

A request for information has been submitted to the Eaton County Sheriff's Office under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. The request, sent by Great Lakes Wire, seeks a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting or accepting applicants. This request aims to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing insight into the recruitment process of law enforcement personnel.

The requester, representing Great Lakes Wire, emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling journalistic duties. As part of their role in gathering and disseminating news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver citing their status as media professionals. The request is also backed by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

Further details about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy 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.