Police FOIA Requests

South Barrington Compliance Officers

Compliance Officers are designated in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act. It is an important duty of government to provide information and services strengthened by these Acts.

Chief of Police Thomas Roman

Thomas Roman

Chief of Police

+ Police FOIA Officer

Police FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state statute (5 ILCS 104/1-140/11) that provides an easy-to-use method for the public to gain access to government records. Any person who wishes to inspect or obtain copies of public records from the Village of South Barrington shall follow the procedures below, in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

Purpose

The purpose is to promote transparency of government by responding to requests for information with all due expediency.

Requests

The Village requires all request for records to be submitted in writing.

The Village has a convenient easy-to-use FOIA Request Submittal Form below. You may also choose to download the FOIA Request Form and send by email to foia-pd@southbarrington.org or fax to 847-381-0929. FOIA requests can also be made in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or mailed to the attention of the Police FOIA Officer, Chief Thomas Roman, at 30 S. Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL 60010.

A request must include requester contact information, a detailed description of the record being sought, and whether the request is for commercial or non-commercial use.

Non-commercial, non-exempt information will receive a response within five (5) business days after the receipt of the written request, unless additional time is required, as allowed by FOIA. The requester will be notified by mail, email or phone within five (5) business days if an extension is required. Commercial, non-exempt requests will receive a response within twenty-one (21) business days.

If you are a reporting person looking for a copy of your unredacted report, you will be required to submit a copy of your identification.

Cost

For black and white, letter or legal sized copies (8 1/2″ x 11″ or 11″ x 14″), the first 50 pages are free.  Additional pages can cost no more than 15 cents a page.  For color copies or oversized copies, the actual cost of copying is charged. A FOIA Officer will inform you of any cost associated with reproduction of your requested records. You will be required to submit payment prior to copying of any additional records or color or oversized copies.

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