Frank Baker Sheriff at Allegan County | Allegan County Sheriff's Office
Frank Baker Sheriff at Allegan County | Allegan County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Request to Allegan County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Allegan County Sheriff's Office by a representative from Holland Reporter. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants. This request was made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requester, affiliated with Holland Reporter, emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional and their membership in The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
For more 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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