Kane County Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Elgin Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

The Kane County Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Elgin Police Department. The request seeks access to records that identify all current employees within the department. Specifically, the request asks for any roster, directory, staffing list, payroll record, or personnel summary that includes details such as name, job title or rank, sex or gender (if available), date of hire or appointment, and age or year of birth (only if included in existing public-facing records).

The request emphasizes the need for the most recent version of each type of roster if multiple versions exist. This includes HR rosters, payroll rosters, sworn-officer rosters, and civilian-staff rosters. The information is requested in an electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, Kane County Reporter underscores its role in disseminating information to the public. The organization also notes its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.

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.