FOIA Request to Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office by Keystone Today, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks access to specific records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law.
The requested information includes data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff’s Office, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. Keystone Today emphasizes that access to such public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requester has also highlighted their affiliation 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 coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Keystone Today has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and has sought a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
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.
