Galesburg Reporter

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

The Galesburg Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Henderson County Sheriff Department in Illinois. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations of crimes, and dates of crimes.

This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Galesburg Reporter emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

The requester has also indicated that they are a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This organization supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.