FOIA Request to Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Office in Pennsylvania by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. The requested information includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year and details about the department or person responsible for tracking these applications.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Keystone Today has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format to facilitate their reporting efforts. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
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 through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
