FOIA Request to Erie County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. The request, sent by Keystone Today, seeks records concerning the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the request asks for data on applications categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester emphasizes their role as a member of the media, highlighting their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions. They have requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and have asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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.
