FOIA Request to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office by Keystone Today. The request seeks access to specific records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. The information requested includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it asks for details about the department or person responsible for tracking these application numbers.
Keystone Today is a media organization focused on providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this request, Keystone Today has also asked for a fee waiver citing their role as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
