Todd Tardiff, Sheriff at Delta County | https://deltacountymi.gov/
Todd Tardiff, Sheriff at Delta County | https://deltacountymi.gov/
FOIA Request to Delta 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 Delta County Sheriff's Office in Michigan by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks access to specific records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq.
The request asks for data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff's Office over different time periods—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Additionally, it seeks information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
Great Lakes Wire has stated that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media entity involved in disseminating news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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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