NW Ohio Times

FOIA Request to Fulton County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A request for information has been submitted to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq. The request seeks details about the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made by NW Ohio Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasized that access to such public records is crucial for their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The email also highlights that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions 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.