DeKalb Times

FOIA Request to Dekalb County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office by DeKalb Times, seeking comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023. The request, dated September 24, 2025, aims to obtain detailed information on all arrests made within the specified timeframe.

The requested data includes a range of details such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, it seeks information on booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of these crimes. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.

As part of their journalistic duties to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, DeKalb Times has also requested a fee waiver. This is based on their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news. Furthermore, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.

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.