James G. Zusack Sheriff at Belmont County | Belmont County Sheriff's Office
James G. Zusack Sheriff at Belmont County | Belmont County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Request to Belmont County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Belmont County Sheriff's Office by EC Ohio News. The request seeks a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting or accepting applicants. This request was made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and the information is preferred in an electronic format.
The requester, representing EC Ohio News, emphasized the importance of access to public records for media professionals. The purpose is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions while providing accurate news coverage to the public. Additionally, a fee waiver was requested due to their status as a media professional.
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. More details about this organization can be found on their website: 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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