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Police chief says approved recruit is unresponsive; council to continue recruiting one part‑time officer
Summary
Police Chief David Pernice told the council Aug. 27 that a previously approved recruit has not responded to outreach; the chief will contact the consortium and Civil Service Commission to continue recruitment and schedule oral exams. Council agreed to pursue hiring one part‑time officer.
Police Chief David Pernice updated Union City Borough Council on Aug. 27 that a candidate approved at the prior meeting has not responded to repeated outreach. "I have tried to make contact but have had no luck. I am assuming he is no longer interested," Pernice said, adding that he will reach out to the hiring consortium and the Civil Service Commission to set up oral exams and send letters to candidates.
Pernice said his department’s preference would be to hire two part‑time officers, but only one position was approved by the council. Council members agreed the chief should proceed with recruitment and scheduling exams for available candidates. No formal vote was required for the staffing update; the chief said he would report back when interviews or exams are scheduled.
The update followed the meeting’s routine approvals and occurred before the council moved on to contract and grant business.
