Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Monroe County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Michigan by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks records concerning the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is requested about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Great Lakes Wire has requested that this information be provided in an electronic format and has applied for a fee waiver, citing their role as a media organization.

The requestor 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 details 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.