Great Lakes Wire

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

On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Alger County Sheriff's Department by Great Lakes Wire. The request seeks access to specific records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The request specifically asks for two pieces of information: first, the number of job applications received by the department on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis; second, details about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers. This request aims to enhance transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs.

As part of their commitment to public service journalism, Great Lakes Wire emphasizes their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.