FOIA Request to Round Lake Beach Police Department Regarding Arrest Records from 2018 to Present on December 12, 2024.
In our continuous effort to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Lake County Gazette have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We are seeking access to a list of all arrests made by the Round Lake Beach Police Department from January 1, 2018, till today's date.
The requested information includes specific fields such as the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
As journalists dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 media professionals.
We await a positive response from the Round Lake Beach Police Department regarding this request and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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