Raphael Washington, Sheriff at Wayne County | encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com
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FOIA Request to Wayne 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 Wayne County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. This information is sought to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.
Great Lakes Wire has emphasized its role in disseminating information to the public and holding government entities accountable. As part of their professional responsibilities, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals under FOIA guidelines.
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 information about this coalition 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.
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