FOIA Request to Liberty County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A request was submitted to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office in Montana under the Montana Public Records Act § 2-6-1001 et seq. The request seeks access to records detailing the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made by Big Sky Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In line with this mission, Big Sky Times has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records as they are part of their efforts to gather and report news.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through 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.
