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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

FOIA request sent to Hamilton County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

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Charmaine McGuffey, Sheriff at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office | Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Charmaine McGuffey, Sheriff at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office | Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

FOIA Request to Hamilton County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

A request has been made to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., seeking access to specific public records. The request was submitted by a representative of Cincy Reporter, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The primary document requested is a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting or accepting applicants into the sheriff's office.

The requester emphasizes the importance of this information in fulfilling their role as a member of the media, which involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, they have requested that these records be provided in an electronic format and have asked for a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated 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. More details about this organization can be found on 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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