Great Lakes Wire

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

The request asks for detailed information about the number of job applications received by the Huron County Sheriff's Office. It requests data categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

Great Lakes Wire emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization underscores the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They also mention their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.

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.