Matt Smith, Sheriff at Woodford County Sheriff's Office | Facebook
Matt Smith, Sheriff at Woodford County Sheriff's Office | Facebook
FOIA Request to Woodford County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
The Peoria Standard has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Woodford County Sheriff's Office in Illinois. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits and applicants. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requestor, affiliated with Peoria Standard, emphasized the importance of accessing public records as part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted their responsibility to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
Furthermore, it is noted that the requestor is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
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