Matt Smith, Sheriff at Woodford County Sheriff's Office | Facebook
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FOIA Request to Woodford 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 Woodford County Sheriff's Office on August 14, 2025. The request seeks specific records related to job applications received by the office. The Peoria Standard, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, is requesting data detailing the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The Peoria Standard emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. As part of this process, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit 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.
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