A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Macoupin County Sheriff Department regarding the arrest records for the year 2024 on January 7, 2025.
The request, made by South Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about all arrests made in the county during the specified period. The details requested include arrestee name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth and crime committed.
As a media organization, we at South Central Reporter are dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We eagerly await a response from the Macoupin County Sheriff Department and look forward to sharing this important information with our readership in due course.
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