FOIA Request to Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request was sent to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, seeking specific records related to job applications. The request, submitted by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, aims to obtain information in an electronic format about the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it seeks details on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation underscores their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions.
Keystone Today has requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media entity involved in disseminating information to the public. They emphasize that access to such records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
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.
