Findlay Times

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office in Ohio on August 14, 2025. The request seeks information about the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester is affiliated with Findlay Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The aim is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by accessing public records.

The requester has also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public. This aligns with their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.

Furthermore, the requester is associated 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 organization can be found 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.