FOIA Request to Westmoreland 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 submitted to the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office in Pennsylvania. The request seeks specific records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, specifically focusing on job application data. The information requested includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made by Keystone Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their journalistic duties, they aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency in public matters. The requestor has also sought a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.
Keystone Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website 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.
