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Union City Council hires Kenneth Fye as part‑time police officer
Summary
The Union City Borough Council unanimously approved hiring Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time police officer to bolster coverage and control personnel costs; the police chief reported 269 calls between June 1 and Aug. 13.
Union City Borough Council unanimously approved hiring Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time police officer. The motion was made by Councilor Matt Joyce and seconded by Councilor Osborn.
Mayor Robert Wolf had emphasized the importance of maintaining a borough police department and recommended a part‑time hire during council discussion. Borough Manager Cindy Wells said the budget provided at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and that actual costs for a part‑time hire would depend on the officer’s weekly hours.
Police Chief David Pernice outlined recent public‑safety activity, saying the department handled 269 calls between June 1 and Aug. 13, averaging about 3.63 calls per day. He noted incidents have ranged from vehicle pursuits and warrants to domestic calls and responses involving mental‑health crises; some calls have required full‑shift responses. Chief Pernice also reported that himself and Officer Shelly attended an active‑shooter training on July 24–25 and that the UC Community Foundation awarded funding requests for four tasers and additional security cameras for North Main Street.
The hiring motion carried unanimously. No vote tally beyond unanimous approval was recorded in the minutes. The Borough did not specify the new officer’s scheduled hours at the meeting; council deferred cost details to actual hours worked.
