Nick Manns, Sheriff at Jersey County Sheriff Department | Facebook
Nick Manns, Sheriff at Jersey County Sheriff Department | Facebook
FOIA Request to Jersey County Sheriff Department regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Metro East Sun has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Jersey County Sheriff Department. The request seeks records related to the number of job applications received by the department, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The FOIA request was sent under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the requested records in electronic format. As part of their journalistic duties, Metro East Sun aims to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to such public records is crucial for media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency.
The requester has also highlighted their affiliation 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 organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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