A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Outagamie County Sheriff's Department in Wisconsin regarding arrest records on October 22, 2024. The request was made by Fox Cities News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law include all arrest records from January 1, 2024, to the present day. Specific data points were asked for in the request if available. These include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status; booking ID; date of arrest; booking photo; names of arresting officers; type and location of crime; and date of crime.
Fox Cities News stated that as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
Fox Cities News remains committed to its mission of providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and continues to seek transparency from public institutions through requests such as these.
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