Great Lakes Wire

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Missaukee County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated July 29, 2025, seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits and applicants within the sheriff's office. 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 requester, affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government—emphasized the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes. The request highlights the role of media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In line with this responsibility, Great Lakes Wire has requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media entity involved in news dissemination.

For further information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and its mission to assist media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions, interested parties can visit their website at 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.