FOIA Request to Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office by a news reporter from Cincy Reporter. The request seeks records under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., specifically asking for data on the number of job applications received by the office. The request specifies that this information should be provided by week, month, or year. Additionally, it asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester emphasizes their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. Furthermore, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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.
