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Police chief says recruitment stalled; council agrees to search for one part‑time officer
Summary
Police Chief David Pernice told Union City Borough Council on Aug. 27 that a recently approved new hire has not responded; he said he will pursue candidates from the consortium, arrange oral exams with the Civil Service Commission and that the council agreed to search for one part‑time officer.
Police Chief David Pernice told Union City Borough Council on Aug. 27 that a candidate previously approved by the borough has not responded to contact attempts and that he is "assuming he is no longer interested." He said the borough will reach out to the regional consortium (there are 32 candidates on the list) and that he would like to hire two part‑time officers though only one position has budgetary approval.
Pernice said he will check with the Civil Service Commission to schedule oral examinations and send letters to prospective candidates. Following the update, the council agreed to proceed with a search for one part‑time officer. The report appeared as part of routine department updates; there was no formal motion recorded to change staffing authorizations during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 P.M.
