Dupage Policy Journal

FOIA Request to Glen Ellyn Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to the Glen Ellyn Police Department by a representative of the DuPage Policy Journal. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and seeks detailed information about current employees of the police department. Specifically, the request asks for any available rosters, directories, staffing lists, payroll records, or personnel summaries that identify all current employees.

The requested information includes each employee's 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 included in existing public-facing records). The requester has asked for the most recent version of these documents if multiple versions exist, such as HR rosters or payroll rosters.

The DuPage Policy Journal is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requestor has emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.