Freedom of Information Act
The
West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) declares that “all persons are, unless otherwise expressly provided by law, entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees.”
*** FOIA requests seeking records
of a DHS
component agency should be submitted to that agency and addressed to the agency head. ***
To request records available under FOIA
from the
Office of the Secretary, W.Va. Department of Homeland Security:
• Please be reasonably specific regarding the information being sought;
• Please indicate whether you are requesting copies or an in-person inspection of records. Please note that the law allows the charging of fees to cover copying costs;
• Address your
request to Acting Cabinet Secretary Douglas P. Buffington.
• Submit your request to:
W.Va. Dept. of Homeland Security
Office of the Secretary
W.Va. State Capitol
Suite W-400
Charleston, WV 25305
ATTN: FOIA Request
• email: dhsfoia@wv.gov