Kokomo Standard

FOIA Request to Cass County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Kokomo Standard to the Cass County Sheriff's Department in Indiana. The request seeks comprehensive data on all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This request is made under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The requested records include various data points: arrestee 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. These details are sought to ensure thorough coverage and accountability reporting on local governmental affairs.

Kokomo Standard emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage and holding public institutions accountable. The organization has requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records due to its media affiliation. Furthermore, Kokomo Standard is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit corporation aiding media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.

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.