FOIA Request to Venango 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 Venango County Sheriff’s Office by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, seeks specific records related to job applications received by the office.
The records requested include data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is sought regarding the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
Keystone Today underscores its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through access to public records. As a media organization, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities and eligibility as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
