Shawn Kahl, Macoupin County Sheriff | https://macoupincountyil.gov/
Shawn Kahl, Macoupin County Sheriff | https://macoupincountyil.gov/
FOIA Request to Macoupin County Sheriff Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act was submitted by South Central Reporter to the Macoupin County Sheriff Department. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request asks for booking ID numbers, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes.
The requester emphasizes the importance of accessing public records in order to fulfill journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.
South Central Reporter 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 information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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.
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