FOIA Request to Navajo County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 County Arrest Records on September 24, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office by a representative of the Grand Canyon Times. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023, under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq. The requester has asked for these records in an electronic format to facilitate their analysis and reporting.
The specific data points requested include the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, details such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime are also sought. This information is intended to aid in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requester has identified themselves as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
In light of their role as a media professional engaged in news dissemination to the public, the requester has also applied for a fee waiver. This waiver is sought based on their position within the media industry which involves providing essential information to the public.
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.
