Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Montmorency 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 Montmorency County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire. The request seeks access to records concerning the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the request asks for data categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this effort, Great Lakes Wire has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and has also sought a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.

The sender of this FOIA request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.