Tri County News

FOIA Request to Darke County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Darke County Sheriff's Office by Tri County News, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request, sent on July 29, 2025, seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq.

The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving the document in electronic format and has requested a fee waiver based on their role as a member of the media.

Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.