Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Missaukee County Sheriff's Office 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 Missaukee County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire. The request seeks access to specific records related to job applications within the office. The requested information includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year, as well as details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these applications.

The request was made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As part of their professional responsibilities, Great Lakes Wire emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. In light of this role, they have requested a fee waiver.

Great Lakes Wire 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 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.