FOIA Request to Winnebago County Sheriff's Department Regarding Arrest Records on October 22, 2024.
In our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Fox Cities News have sent a request for information under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department.
The request pertains specifically to all arrest records from January 1, 2024, up until the present day. The requested data points include arrestee name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), citizenship status; booking ID; date of arrest; booking photo; name(s) of arresting officer(s); type and location of crime; and date of crime.
As a media organization 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 a media professional.
We await the response from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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