John F. Booker, Sheriff at Whiteside County | https://scontent.fcrk1-5.fna.fbcdn.net/
John F. Booker, Sheriff at Whiteside County | https://scontent.fcrk1-5.fna.fbcdn.net/
FOIA Request to Whiteside County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A request has been submitted to the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeking access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting new applicants. The request was made by NW Illinois News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The email outlines the necessity of obtaining these records in an electronic format to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions. The requestor emphasized their role in disseminating information to the public and requested a fee waiver, citing their position as a media professional. Additionally, it was noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For further details about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, 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.
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