FOIA Request to Fergus County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The Central Montana Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks records under the Montana Public Records Act § 2-6-1001 et seq., specifically asking for data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
This request is part of an effort by Central Montana Times to gather and report news that holds public institutions accountable and provides transparency to the public. As a media organization, they have requested this information in electronic format and have also sought a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as a member of the media.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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 at 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.
