Kane County Reporter

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

A request for public records has been submitted to the City of Batavia Police Department under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The request, sent by Kane County Reporter, seeks detailed information about the current employees of the police department. Specifically, the requested records include any roster, directory, staffing list, payroll record, or personnel summary that identifies all current employees.

The request outlines several specific data points 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 this information is included in public-facing records). The requester has asked for the most recent version of each type of roster available—whether it be an HR roster, payroll roster, sworn-officer roster, or civilian-staff roster.

As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in local government affairs, Kane County Reporter emphasizes the importance of access to public records. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a member of the media. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports news media and advocacy groups in obtaining government information through legal channels.

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.