Andy Sullivan, Sheriff at Dekalb County Sheriff's Office | https://sullivanforsheriff.com/
Andy Sullivan, Sheriff at Dekalb County Sheriff's Office | https://sullivanforsheriff.com/
FOIA Request to Dekalb County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The DeKalb Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office. The request seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, the information requested includes data on job applications categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for identification of the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
This FOIA request is part of our ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to such public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in their operations. We have also requested a fee waiver, given our role as media professionals in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government 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.