A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Brown County Sheriff's Office on January 7, 2025. The request was made by us at West Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of all arrests from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The requested data fields include the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
As a news organization, we believe in the importance of transparency and accountability from public institutions. Access to public records such as these is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. It allows us to provide the public with accurate information about local law enforcement activities.
We have also requested a fee waiver for this information under our status as a media professional. This is in line with our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
We await a response from the Brown County Sheriff's Office regarding this request.
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