Great Lakes Wire

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Midland County Sheriff's Office in Michigan 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 recruiting applicants. This request is 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 gather information necessary for news reporting and to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The requester, affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who aim to provide accurate news coverage and hold government entities accountable. In light of their role, they have requested a fee waiver typically granted to media professionals.

Great Lakes Wire is part of a larger initiative that collaborates with various media companies and advocacy groups to investigate state and federal governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More details about their mission 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.