FOIA Request to Wheeling Police Department Regarding Comprehensive Arrest Records on December 12, 2024.
In our continuous efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Prairie State Wire have submitted a request for arrest records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The request, which was sent electronically to the Wheeling Police Department in Illinois, seeks a list of all arrests from January 1, 2018, till the present date. The information requested includes details such as the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth and the crime committed.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, access to these public records is crucial for us. This information will allow us to better inform our readers about law enforcement activities in their communities and foster a greater understanding of local government operations.
We believe that as media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver for this request. We await a response from the Wheeling Police Department and will continue to strive towards providing our readers with comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs.
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