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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office on August 14, 2025. The request seeks records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., specifically asking for data related to job applications received by the office. The requester is interested in obtaining information about the number of job applications received, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, they seek to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made by a representative from Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs with accuracy and depth. The requester emphasized the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their role as a member of the media, which includes holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

The requester 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 organization 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.