FOIA Request to Mason County Sheriff’s Office Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025. The request was sent by the Peoria Standard, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In an effort to maintain transparency and hold public institutions accountable, we at the Peoria Standard have requested a list of all arrests made in the year 2024 under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We have specifically asked for this information in an electronic format for ease of access and analysis.
The details we are seeking include the arrestee’s name, date of arrest, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed. This information is vital in our mission to provide thorough and accurate news coverage about local government affairs.
As members of the media dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. In light of our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We eagerly await a response from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and look forward to sharing this important information with our readership.
