The Arbitrary Aardvark from Indianapolis Indiana is showing us how to do a first amendment audit.We went to City Hall to get records of a motorcycle wreck case and voting records! Comment below for info on potential Arbitrary Aardvark live stream brought to you by BJ Deee, we cover the a b c's and 1 2 3's of R E I for all Johnny Cum Latelys!!!! Courtesy of vark.blogspot ANALYSIS This case presents the question about whether the Marion County Sheriff s Office properly denied the Complainant’s recorcls request. 1. The Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) It is the public policy of the State of Indiana that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who [rep]resent them as public officials and employees. Ind. Code § 5- 11-5-i. Further, APRA states that “(p)roviding persons with information is an essential function of a representative government and an integral part of the roiitine duties of public officials and employees, whose duty it is to provide the information.” Id. There is no dispute that the Marion County Sheriff s Office (“MCSO”) is a public agency for the purposes of the APRA; and thus, subject to the Act’s disclo sure requirements. Ind. Code § 5-14-3-2(q)(6). Therefore, unless otherwise provided by statute, any person may inspect and copy the MCSO’s public records during its regular business hours. See Ind. Code § 5-14-0-3(a). 18-fc20 Courtesy of indy.gov "Built on the cornerstones of accountability, efficiency, professionalism, and therefore excellence, the Sheriff's Office consists of over 1,100 employees. These outstanding Civilians and Deputies serve public safety in the Jail Division, Communications Division, Civil Division, Administration Division, and Criminal Division. Since 1822, the Marion County Sheriff's Office has dedicated its personnel to better serve and protect the citizens of Marion County."