FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)
Under FOIA, “all records in the custody or possession of a public body are presumed to be open to inspection or copying. Any public body that asserts that record is exempt from disclosure has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that it is exempt.” 5 ILCS 140/1.2 (West 2010).
Section 7 of FOIA provides that if a public record contains information that is exempt from disclosure, but also contains information that is not exempt from disclosure, the public body may elect to redact the exempt information. The remaining information must be made available for inspection and copying. 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(West 2010), as amended by Public Acts 97-333, effective August 12, 2011; 97-385 effective August 15, 2011.
FOIA OFFICERS
Christopher Hathcoat
Chief of Police
Rebecca Stevenson
Administrative Assistant
Please submit any FOIA requests in writing to the Genoa Police Department Administrative Office or via email to records [at] genoapd.com (records[at]genoapd[dot]com). Downloadable FOIA Form