FOIA Request to Dauphin 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 Dauphin County Sheriff’s Office by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks information under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, specifically asking for records in an electronic format concerning the number of job applications received by the office. The request also inquires about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The purpose of this request is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. As part of their role in disseminating information to the public, Keystone Today aims to provide comprehensive coverage on how local government offices manage employment applications. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media organization committed to public service journalism.
Keystone Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
