FOIA Request to Franklin County Sheriffs Dept Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025. The request was made by North Egypt News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs.
The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), specifically asked for a list of all arrests from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The desired information includes the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
As members of the media at North Egypt News, we are 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 keep you updated as we await a response from the Franklin County Sheriffs Dept regarding this request.
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