Mansfield Times

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

The Mansfield Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Ashland County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. The request, sent on August 14, 2025, seeks access to specific records under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

The requested records include data on the number of job applications received by the Sheriff's Office. This data is sought by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about which department or individual within the office is responsible for tracking these application numbers.

As part of their professional responsibilities in news gathering and reporting, representatives from Mansfield Times emphasize the importance of access to public records. They argue that such transparency holds public institutions accountable and serves the public interest. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to their status as media professionals.

The requester also notes their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found 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.