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Union City police logged 269 calls since June 1; chief reports training and foundation-funded tasers and cameras
Summary
Police Chief David Pernice told council that from June 1 to Aug. 13 the department handled 269 calls (about 3.63 calls per day), including pursuits, domestic incidents and mental-health responses; the UC Community Foundation awarded funding for four tasers and security cameras.
Police Chief David Pernice reported to the Union City Borough Council on Aug. 13 that the department handled 269 calls from June 1 through Aug. 13, averaging about 3.63 calls per day.
Chief Pernice told the council the calls ranged from vehicle pursuits, protection-from-abuse matters and warrants to domestic incidents, drug activity, homelessness, suicide and other mental-health crises. He said some calls can occupy an entire shift, citing a domestic call that ran from 8:50 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Pernice said he and Officer Shelly attended Alert Active Shooter training July 24–25 hosted by Millcreek Police Department and found it "very beneficial." The chief also said he applied to the UC Community Foundation for funding for four tasers and for security cameras to cover another section of North Main Street; the foundation awarded both applications.
Why it matters: The call volume and recent incidents led councilors to support hiring a part-time officer earlier in the meeting. The awarded equipment — four tasers and added camera coverage — is intended to bolster officer safety and situational awareness on North Main Street; the minutes do not list grant award amounts or procurement timelines.
Next steps: The police department and borough manager will coordinate equipment procurement and scheduling for additional staffing while continuing to report call trends to council.
