Vacationland Times

FOIA Request to Erie County Sheriff's Office regarding a PDF copy of the application used for recruits/applicants on July 29, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Vacationland Times to the Erie County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruits and applicants. This request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The request emphasizes the role of media organizations in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. As such, Vacationland Times has requested a fee waiver, citing their position as a media entity involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

The requestor has expressed willingness to answer any questions related to this FOIA submission. For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, interested parties can visit 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.