FOIA Request to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office by Dayton Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated August 14, 2025, seeks specific records under the Ohio Open Records Law.
The information requested includes the number of job applications received by the Sheriff’s Office categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. Dayton Reporter has emphasized their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable as part of their journalistic duties.
In their request, Dayton Reporter has also asked for a fee waiver citing their status as a media professional. They are 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 coalition can be found on their website.
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.
