Thomas E. Kochert, Sheriff at Williams County | https://www.ballotready.org/
Thomas E. Kochert, Sheriff at Williams County | https://www.ballotready.org/
FOIA Request to Williams County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A request was made by NW Ohio Times to the Williams County Sheriff's Office under the Ohio Open Records Law. The request seeks a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants. This request is part of an effort to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable, as well as to inform the public about local governmental affairs.
The requester, affiliated with NW Ohio Times, emphasizes their role in gathering and reporting news, which includes providing comprehensive coverage of government activities. They also seek a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. The requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit their website 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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