Tony Skinner, Sheriff at Delaware County | https://www.delawarecountysheriff.org/
Tony Skinner, Sheriff at Delaware County | https://www.delawarecountysheriff.org/
FOIA Request to Delaware County Sheriff regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Delaware County Sheriff by a representative from Muncie Reporter. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq. The information requested includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester emphasized the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their role as a media professional. They stated that such access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.
The requestor 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 information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
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