Justin D. Oliver, Sheriff at Brown County Sheriff | https://www.browncoil.org/
Justin D. Oliver, Sheriff at Brown County Sheriff | https://www.browncoil.org/
FOIA Request to Brown County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Brown County Sheriff's Office by a news reporter from West Central Reporter. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023, specifically from January 1 to December 31. The information requested includes detailed data points such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, it asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes.
The requester is affiliated with West Central Reporter and emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling journalistic duties. This access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in governmental affairs. The requester also seeks a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.
The requestor is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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.
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