Keith Brown, Sheriff at Saline County | http://temp.salinecosheriff.com/
Keith Brown, Sheriff at Saline County | http://temp.salinecosheriff.com/
FOIA Request to Saline County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Saline County Sheriff's Office by Chambana Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information on the booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location and date of the crime are also sought.
The requester emphasized the importance of these records for journalistic purposes such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver citing their role in disseminating information as part of the media. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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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