Right to Know Form

Pennsylvania codified a citizen’s right to access government records in Act 3 of 2008, called the Right to Know (RTK) Law. This law also established the state Office of Open Records. The law governs the release of records, not answering questions. A record is defined as “any information regardless of its physical form or character that documents a transaction or activity of an agency and is created, received, or retained pursuant to law or in connection with a transaction, business or activity of an agency.”

In accordance with the law, the Borough of Mechanicsburg has appointed a Right to Know Officer, who will be responsible for the public requests for Mechanicsburg Police Department documents and public records as follows:

Chief Robert Glenny, Jr.
Mechanicsburg Police Department
36 West Allen Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 691-3300
Fax: (717) 697-4989 

All requests shall be sent to Mechanicsburg Police Department by mail, facsimile , email , submitted through this website or delivered in person during the regular business hours of the police department 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays and official office closings. As soon as possible, but no later than five business days after receiving a written request to access public records, the Right-to-Know Officer or his designee shall respond to the request.

Public bodies may fill anonymous verbal or written requests. If the requestor wishes to pursue the relief and remedies provided for in this Act, the request must be in writing. (Section 702) Written requests need not include an explanation why information is sought or the intended use of the information unless required by law. (Section 703)

For information on appeals or questions related to the Right to Know Law, please contact the Office of Open Records.

To file an appeal when a request is denied, you may file an appeal within 15 business days of the agency's response with:

Eric Arenson, Executive Director
Office of Open Records
333 Market Street, 16th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 346-9903
Fax: (717) 425-5343
Email: openrecords@pa.gov
Website: http://openrecords.pa.gov

To file an appeal when a request is denied due to a Criminal Investigations, appeals may be filed within 15 business days of the agency's response with:

Cumberland County Office of the District Attorney
1 Courthouse Square, Room 202
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6210
Fax: (717) 240-6164
Website: https://cumberland.crimewatchpa.com/da