FOIA Request to Saint Clair County Sheriff Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025. The request was made by a reporter from Chambana Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for electronic format delivery. Specifically, the request asked for a list of all arrests from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The requested fields include the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth and the crime committed.
As members of the media organization Chambana Sun, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which 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 media professionals.
This move aligns with our mission at Chambana Sun to keep the public informed about local governmental affairs through transparent and accountable journalism.
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