FOIA Request to Clearfield 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 Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law.
The records requested include the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The request emphasizes that access to such public records is crucial for fulfilling journalistic responsibilities like holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Keystone Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
