Chad Brown, Sheriff at Montmorency County Sheriff's Office | Montmorency County Sheriff's Office
Chad Brown, Sheriff at Montmorency County Sheriff's Office | Montmorency County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Request to Montmorency County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Montmorency County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to local governmental affairs. The request, sent on July 29, 2025, seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits or applicants at the sheriff's office.
The request emphasizes the importance of public records in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. As part of their professional duties, Great Lakes Wire aims to provide accurate news coverage and hold governmental bodies accountable. In line with this objective, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.