FOIA Request to Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office by Old Dominion News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks specific records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, §2.2-3704 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The request asks for two main pieces of information: first, the number of job applications received by the office, broken down by week, month, or year; and second, details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers. The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing access to public records that are crucial for informed reporting.
Old Dominion News has emphasized its role in disseminating information to the public and holding government entities accountable. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy’s mission and activities, interested parties can visit their website 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.
