Michelle LaJoye-Young, Sheriff at Kent County | https://mcsheriffs.com/
Michelle LaJoye-Young, Sheriff at Kent County | https://mcsheriffs.com/
FOIA Request to Kent County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Great Lakes Wire to the Kent County Sheriff's Office on August 14, 2025. The request seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The email specifies that the requested information should be provided in an electronic format. The requester is affiliated with Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to delivering accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.
Furthermore, as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization aiding media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies—the requester has sought a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public. More details 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.
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