FOIA Request to Juniata County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request for information was sent to the Juniata County Sheriff’s Office by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, submitted under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, seeks specific records in an electronic format.
The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff’s Office over various time periods—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Additionally, information is sought regarding which department or individual within the office is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
Keystone Today emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As part of this mission, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. This request is supported by 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 The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy can be found 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.
