A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Pike County Sheriff's Office regarding all arrest records from the year 2024 on January 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at West Central Reporter requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We asked for these records in an electronic format for easier accessibility and processing.
The information requested includes a list of all arrests made from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The fields we are interested in are the arrestee's name, date of arrest, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will continue to keep you updated on this request and any further developments that arise from it. As always, our goal is to provide accurate and comprehensive news coverage on matters affecting our community.
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