FOIA Request to Silver Bow County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Silver Bow County Sheriff’s Office by Southwest Montana News. The request seeks records under the Montana Public Records Act ยง 2-6-1001 et seq., specifically requesting data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. It also mentions a request for a fee waiver due to the requestor’s role as a member of the media.
Southwest Montana News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
