Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Ann Arbor Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

On November 13, 2025, Great Lakes Wire submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Ann Arbor Police Department. The request seeks access to various records related to the department's current employees. Specifically, the request asks for any roster, directory, staffing list, payroll record, or personnel summary that identifies all current police department employees. The information requested includes each employee's name, job title or rank, sex or gender (if available), date of hire or appointment, and age or year of birth (only if included in existing public-facing records).

The request also specifies that if multiple versions of such rosters exist—such as HR rosters, payroll rosters, sworn-officer rosters, and civilian-staff rosters—the most recent version of each should be provided. The preference is for these records to be delivered in an electronic format.

Great Lakes Wire has emphasized its role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, they have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request. This waiver is sought under the premise that members of the media are eligible due to their role in disseminating information.

Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization focused on investigating state and federal governmental agencies using 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.