Press & Media Resources
Information and resources for journalists covering accountability issues in St. Clair County.
For Journalists
We welcome inquiries from journalists investigating issues of public accountability in St. Clair County. This site is designed to serve as a resource for reporters who need quick access to court documents, depositions, and other primary sources.
What We Offer
- Access to organized court documents
- Searchable deposition transcripts
- Chronological event timelines
- Cross-referenced people and incidents
- Citation-ready document references
Source Verification
- All documents from official sources
- FOIA request numbers tracked
- Court filing references included
- Page numbers cited for quotes
- Original PDFs available for download
Key Documents
Note: The documents listed below are public records. All original documents can be independently verified through court records and FOIA requests.
Potential Story Angles
Conflict of Interest in Law Enforcement
Examination of how conflicts of interest are (or aren't) handled when law enforcement officers' family members are involved in incidents.
Evidence Preservation Policies
Analysis of text message deletion practices and what it reveals about evidence preservation in law enforcement agencies.
Oversight and Accountability Mechanisms
Investigation into the effectiveness of current oversight mechanisms for elected law enforcement officials at the county level.
FOIA Compliance and Transparency
Story potential around how public records requests are handled and what barriers exist to transparency.
Attribution Guidelines
When citing documents from this site, we recommend the following approaches:
For Primary Documents:
Cite the original source (e.g., "according to the deposition of [Name] in [Case Name]"). Our site can be referenced as where you accessed the document.
For Our Analysis:
"St. Clair Under Oath, a public accountability website, reported that..." with a link to the specific page.
Each Page Has Citation Tools:
Look for the "Cite This" button on document pages for properly formatted citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
Media Inquiries
For press inquiries, interview requests, or to verify information, journalists may contact us. Please include your name, outlet, and deadline.
Note: We are a volunteer-run accountability project, not a news organization. Response times may vary.