Marion-Morrow Times

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

A request for information has been submitted to the Morrow County Sheriff's Office under the Ohio Open Records Law. The request, sent by Marion-Morrow Times, seeks specific records related to job applications received by the office. The requested details include the number of job applications received on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Additionally, information is sought about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their duties of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. It also mentions that as a member of the media, there is an expectation for a fee waiver due to professional responsibilities in disseminating information.

The email notes that the requester is affiliated 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 on their website: 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.