FOIA Request to Daniels County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the Daniels County Sheriff’s Office by Northeast Montana News. The request, sent under the Montana Public Records Act § 2-6-1001 et seq., seeks a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting or accepting applicants into the sheriff’s office. This request aims to provide transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs.
The requester, affiliated with Northeast Montana News, emphasized the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are responsible for gathering and reporting news to the public. The requester also mentioned their association with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
