FOIA Request to Henry County Sheriff's Office Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025.
We at Chambana Sun, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for access to specific arrest records.
The request, dated January 7, 2025, seeks an electronic format list of all arrests made in the year 2024. The desired information includes fields such as the arrestee's name, date of arrest, gender, race, date of birth and the crime committed.
As a media organization actively involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. In light of our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
The requested data will significantly contribute towards our ongoing efforts to provide thorough coverage of local governmental affairs. We await a favorable response from the Henry County Sheriff's Office regarding this matter.
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