FOIA Request to Wayne County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in Pennsylvania. The request seeks records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law concerning the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the requester is interested in obtaining data on job applications categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is sought about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage of local governmental affairs. As part of their journalistic responsibilities, they emphasize the importance of access to public records for ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. In light of this role, Keystone Today has requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
The requestor 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 details about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
