FOIA Request to Sweet Grass County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request has been made under the Montana Public Records Act § 2-6-1001 et seq. by a representative from Yellowstone Times. The request seeks information from the Sweet Grass County Sheriff’s Office concerning the number of job applications received over specific time frames—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Additionally, the request asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. The coalition’s mission is to promote transparency and accountability within government operations. More information about this organization 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.
