FOIA Request to Luzerne County Sheriff's Office Regarding Arrest Records on October 22, 2024.
We at Luzerne Times have submitted a request under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq., for all arrest records from January 1, 2024, to the present day. Our request is comprehensive and includes several data points if available. These include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, the name(s) of arresting officer(s), type of crime committed, location of crime and date of crime.
As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public and ensuring transparency in local governance matters, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue our pursuit for transparency and accountability while keeping you informed about local governmental affairs.
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