Raphael Washington, Sheriff at Wayne County | encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com
Raphael Washington, Sheriff at Wayne County | encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com
FOIA Request to Wayne County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive data on all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested information includes specific data points such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Great Lakes Wire highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They also seek a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
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