FOIA Request to Bannockburn Police Department Regarding Arrest Records on December 12, 2024.
In our ongoing commitment 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) for access to arrest records from the Bannockburn Police Department.
The request specifically asks for a list of all arrests from January 1, 2018, till today's date. The information sought includes details such as the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
As a media organization involved in 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 a media professional.
We await a response from the Bannockburn Police Department and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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