South Ohio News

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

A request was submitted to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office under the Ohio Open Records Law by South Ohio News. The request seeks information about the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, it asks for data categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals. It highlights that such access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in governmental affairs. As part of this effort, South Ohio News has requested a fee waiver, citing their role as a media organization dedicated to informing the public.

This request is made with support from The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition 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.