Fairfield Reporter

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

The Fairfield Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting or accepting applicants into the sheriff's office. This request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and was sent on July 29, 2025.

As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we are seeking this information to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. We have requested that the records be provided in an electronic format, which will facilitate easier dissemination and analysis.

In our correspondence, we have highlighted our role as media professionals in gathering and reporting news to the public. Given this role, we have also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records, emphasizing our eligibility as members of the media.

Furthermore, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.