Peoria Standard

FOIA Request to Fulton County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office by a representative from Peoria Standard, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested information includes:

1. The number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year.

2. Identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The requester emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, highlighting that access to such public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

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 Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.