R000247-111623 - Public Records Request

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On 12/27/2023 4:23:00 PM, Chester County Records Center wrote:

Subject: Public Records Request :: R000247-111623

Body:

RE: Public Records Request of November 16, 2023, Reference # R000247-111623

Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou,
Chester County Open Records received a public records request from you on November 16, 2023. On November
27, 2023, the County invoked Section 902(a) of the Right to Know Law ("RTKL") for an additional thirty (30) days to
respond because the extent and nature of your request precluded a response within five (5) business days and a
timely response could not be accomplished due to bona fide staffing limitations. You submitted the following
request:
Chester County: In accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§ 67.101 et seq.), I
am requesting access to and copies of all records pertaining to monetary contributions,
reimbursements, payments, and expenditures incurred by Chester County in relation to the search
efforts and manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante. This request covers the period from August 31, 2023, to
September 24, 2023.

Background:
Danelo Cavalcante was involved in a high-profile case leading to extensive search efforts by law
enforcement agencies in Chester County. Due to the significant resources allocated to these efforts,
public interest in the financial aspect of this operation is considerable.

Request:

Specifically, I am seeking detailed records of:

1. Monetary contributions received by the County for the search and manhunt efforts.
2. Reimbursements processed related to the operation.
3. Payments made to personnel, contractors, or any third parties involved in the search efforts.
4. Itemized expenditures, including but not limited to equipment, technology, personnel overtime, and
logistical support.

Purpose:
This information is sought for public accountability. Understanding the financial implications of such
extensive manhunt operations is crucial for public knowledge and transparency in the use of public
funds.

Please let me know in advance of any fees required for copying or preparing these records. If you
foresee any delay in fulfilling this request, I would appreciate an estimated date of completion.

AtNight Media is a representative of the news mediaa and is primarily engaged in the dissemination
of information to the public. This request is of considerable public interest rest.

If this request is unclear, please contact me to allow revisions rather than deny the request. Similarly,
if the requested data are available only in part, please fulfill the portion of the request that is available
rather than denying it in full. For example, notes or reports are available/subject to release but
personal identifying information are not, reply with the report summary and omit sensitive

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I look forward to your timely response as stipulated by law.

Sincerely,

Nik Hatziefstathiou
Chester County Open Records has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. The
records have been partially redacted pursuant to Sections 708(b)(6)(i)(A) and (6)(iii) of the Right to Know Law (65
P.S. § 67.708). Some records have also been partially redacted under the constitutional right to privacy (Pa. Const.
art. I, § 1).
Please log in to the Right to Know Request at the following link to retrieve the responsive records.
Public Records Request - R000247-111623
As it relates to your request for personnel overtime, please be advised that the County was unable to generate a
report from our payroll system for overtime compensation related only to the Cavalcante escape for employees of
the Department of Emergency Services ("DES"). As a result, the reports we are providing, which are entitled "Labor
Cost Report 8-26-23 to 9-23-23" and "Labor Cost Report PPE 10-6-23 all DES," contain all labor costs for the
Department of Emergency Services for the time period specified in your request.
To the extent that you construe this response as a denial, you may file an appeal in accordance with Section 1101
for the RTKL, 65 P.S. § 67.1101. If you wish to appeal, you must do so within 15 business days of this response by
filing an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, 333 Market St., 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101-
2234. The County reserves the right to amend this response as permitted by Levy v. Senate of Pennsylvania, 65
A.3d 361, 363–64 (Pa. 2013). Please be advised that this correspondence will serve to close this record with our
office as permitted by law.
For questions or additional information, please reply to this email.
Sincerely,
Faith Mattox-Baldini
Deputy Solicitor

On 11/27/2023 4:49:02 PM, Chester County Records Center wrote:

Subject: Public Records Request :: R000247-111623

Body:

RE: Public Records Request of November 16, 2023, Reference # R000247-111623

Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou,
Chester County Open Records received a public records request from you on November 16, 2023. You submitted
the following request:
Chester County: In accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§ 67.101 et seq.), I
am requesting access to and copies of all records pertaining to monetary contributions,
reimbursements, payments, and expenditures incurred by Chester County in relation to the search
efforts and manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante. This request covers the period from August 31, 2023, to
September 24, 2023.

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 Background:
Danelo Cavalcante was involved in a high-profile case leading to extensive search efforts by law
enforcement agencies in Chester County. Due to the significant resources allocated to these efforts,
public interest in the financial aspect of this operation is considerable.

Request:

Specifically, I am seeking detailed records of:

1. Monetary contributions received by the County for the search and manhunt efforts.
2. Reimbursements processed related to the operation.
3. Payments made to personnel, contractors, or any third parties involved in the search efforts.
4. Itemized expenditures, including but not limited to equipment, technology, personnel overtime, and
logistical support.

Purpose:
This information is sought for public accountability. Understanding the financial implications of such
extensive manhunt operations is crucial for public knowledge and transparency in the use of public
funds.

Please let me know in advance of any fees required for copying or preparing these records. If you
foresee any delay in fulfilling this request, I would appreciate an estimated date of completion.

AtNight Media is a representative of the news mediaa and is primarily engaged in the dissemination
of information to the public. This request is of considerable public interest rest.

If this request is unclear, please contact me to allow revisions rather than deny the request. Similarly,
if the requested data are available only in part, please fulfill the portion of the request that is available
rather than denying it in full. For example, notes or reports are available/subject to release but
personal identifying information are not, reply with the report summary and omit sensitive
information.

I look forward to your timely response as stipulated by law.

Sincerely,

Nik Hatziefstathiou
Pursuant to Section 902(a) of the RTKL, the County requires an additional thirty (30) days to respond because of
the following:
A timely response cannot be accomplished due to bona fide staffing limitations.
The extent or nature of the request precludes a response within the required time period.
The County expects to respond to your request on or before December 27, 2023. Pursuant to Section 901 of the
RTKL, all applicable fees shall be paid prior in order to receive access to any responsive records if the estimated
fees are expected to exceed $100.00. The County has not yet determined if any fees will apply or exceed $100.00,
but, if so, will provide a good faith estimate of duplication fees as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Lauren Remaley

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Open Records Officer

On 11/16/2023 1:35:13 PM, Chester County Records Center wrote:

Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou:

Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was submitted to this office on
11/16/2023 and given the reference number R000247-111623 for tracking purposes. Please be advised that if
your request was submitted after 4:30 PM, during the weekend, or on a County holiday, it will be received and
processed the following business day.

Records Requested: Chester County: In accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§
67.101 et seq.), I am requesting access to and copies of all records pertaining to monetary contributions,
reimbursements, payments, and expenditures incurred by Chester County in relation to the search efforts and
manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante. This request covers the period from August 31, 2023, to September 24, 2023.

Background:
Danelo Cavalcante was involved in a high-profile case leading to extensive search efforts by law enforcement
agencies in Chester County. Due to the significant resources allocated to these efforts, public interest in the
financial aspect of this operation is considerable.

Request:

Specifically, I am seeking detailed records of:

1. Monetary contributions received by the County for the search and manhunt efforts.
2. Reimbursements processed related to the operation.
3. Payments made to personnel, contractors, or any third parties involved in the search efforts.
4. Itemized expenditures, including but not limited to equipment, technology, personnel overtime, and logistical
support.

Purpose:
This information is sought for public accountability. Understanding the financial implications of such extensive
manhunt operations is crucial for public knowledge and transparency in the use of public funds.

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Please let me know in advance of any fees required for copying or preparing these records. If you foresee any
delay in fulfilling this request, I would appreciate an estimated date of completion.

AtNight Media is a representative of the news mediaa and is primarily engaged in the dissemination of
information to the public. This request is of considerable public interest rest.

If this request is unclear, please contact me to allow revisions rather than deny the request. Similarly, if the
requested data are available only in part, please fulfill the portion of the request that is available rather than
denying it in full. For example, notes or reports are available/subject to release but personal identifying
information are not, reply with the report summary and omit sensitive information.

I look forward to your timely response as stipulated by law.

Sincerely,

Nik Hatziefstathiou

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to
determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the
availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.

You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request
has been completed.

Chester County Open Records

To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Right to Know Request

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 On 11/16/2023 1:35:10 PM, Nik Hatziefstathiou wrote:

Request Created on Public Portal

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