Tuscarawas News

FOIA Request to Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office in Ohio by a representative from Tuscarawas News. The request seeks specific records under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

The request outlines two main inquiries: First, it asks for data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff's Office, broken down by week, month, or year. Second, it seeks information about which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The purpose of this request is to aid in gathering and reporting news to the public, as access to such public records is deemed essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.

The email notes that 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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization 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.