Great Lakes Wire

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Eaton County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., preferably in electronic format.

The requested information includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The requester has emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional duties as a member of the media. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.