Fred J. Abdalla, Sheriff at Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | https://www.jeffersoncountysheriff.com/
Fred J. Abdalla, Sheriff at Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | https://www.jeffersoncountysheriff.com/
FOIA Request to Jefferson County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request for information has been sent to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office under the Ohio Open Records Law. The request, submitted by EC Ohio News, seeks details about the number of job applications received by the office. Specifically, it asks for records showing the number of applications received on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Additionally, the request seeks to identify the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made in an effort to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable. EC Ohio News is part of 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 information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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