In Brownbackistan, oppo researchers include the Sheriffs' offices
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2014/oct/04/closed-law-enforcement-records-become-public-sling/
In most states, getting records about crimes that law enforcement has investigated is easy: Make a request and the authorities turn them over.
In Kansas, its usually not that easy.
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Dierks did not return phone calls seeking comment, but Montgomery County Attorney Larry Markle, a Republican, who advised the sheriff to release the records, agreed to an interview. County attorneys in Kansas are considered the custodian of records and often advise government officials on open-records issues.
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When Markle learned about the newspaper request, Markle said he called the Brownback campaign and told them about the strip-club raid. Timothy Keck, chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, then also filed a request for the records.
Markle said he called the campaign because the sheriff was going to release the records, he is a Republican, and he was helping out a Republican.
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