Tuscarawas News

FOIA Request to Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

On July 29, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants. This request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the documents in electronic format.

The request was sent by a representative from Tuscarawas News, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records as part of their professional duties to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.