Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Schoolcraft County Sheriff Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Schoolcraft County Sheriff Department by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated September 24, 2025, seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime are also sought.

The request emphasizes the importance of public records for media professionals in their role to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Great Lakes Wire has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.