Kendall County Times

FOIA Request to Oswego Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to the Oswego Police Department under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request, sent by a news reporter from Kendall County Times, seeks access to various records related to current employees of the police department. Specifically, the requested documents include any roster, directory, staffing list, payroll record, or personnel summary that identifies all current employees.

The request outlines specific details sought for each employee: name, job title or rank, sex or gender (if available in existing records), date of hire or appointment, and age or year of birth (only if included in existing public-facing records). The request also specifies that if multiple versions of such rosters exist—such as HR roster, payroll roster, sworn-officer roster, and civilian-staff roster—the most recent version of each is desired.

As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, Kendall County Times emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.