FOIA Request to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office by a representative from the Carbondale Reporter. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants at the sheriff’s office. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the document in electronic format.
The Carbondale Reporter is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is crucial for their reporting efforts, as it enables them to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The requester has also indicated that they are eligible for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating 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.
