A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Madison County Sheriff's Office regarding arrest records for the year 2024 on January 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Chambana Sun requested a list of all arrests from January 1, 2024, till December 31, 2024. The requested information includes specific fields such as the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
Our role as a media organization involves 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.
We await a response from the Madison County Sheriff's Office and will continue our efforts in promoting transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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