Great Lakes Wire

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Antrim County Sheriff's Office in Michigan by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on July 29, 2025, seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants to the sheriff's office.

The 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 requester, affiliated with Great Lakes Wire and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, emphasized the importance of access to public records for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

Additionally, the requester has sought a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. This aligns with their mission to inform citizens about government actions through comprehensive coverage.

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.